How did tariffs impact the whisky business last time around?
Commercial Spirits Intelligence No.71
This newsletter is a collaboration between Duncan McFadzean of Noble & Co, and Martin Purvis of Smart Distillery Solutions. In this newsletter, we leverage our experience, contacts and market intel to provide meaningful analysis on relevant issues for you. Full articles are available to paying subscribers.
How did Tariffs impact the whisky business last time around?
Following the Republican election victory in the US we wanted to review the impact that tariffs had on Scotch whisky (and all whiskey) last time around. The potential for re-introduction of these barriers to trade looms large following this week’s vote and whilst the future is always far from certain we wanted to examine what happened last time we had barriers in the way of trade in whisky. It may be pertinent for all producers in the very near future!