Critics question whether one small distillery represents Kentucky's bourbon industry
2 Oct 30 6:30 PM · 15d ago · 5 comments · 1 source · development 2 of 5
Commenters argue CTV's approach of profiling a single tiny distillery may misrepresent the overall industry state. One notes that large bourbon distilleries saw full parking lots even on weekday afternoons during summer, questioning whether the narrow focus tells the full story.
“Or why not profile a bunch of different bourbon companies instead of going to one tiny distillery and implying that they represent the entire industry and state?”
Gunslinger7752CTV News Reporting outletKentucky Distillers Association Industry group
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It was both. If both things had not happened it wouldn't have led to that one weekend (it was a Saturday night just before Hockey Night in Canada I'm pretty sure) where Trudeau and members of his cabinet spoke to the country about retaliatory tariffs. That was the moment that crystalized the sentiment, IMO, but both elements led us to that point.
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From the article: “Kentucky bourbon and other Kentucky whiskies exported to Canada dropped 42.4 per cent last year, going from US$43.7 million in 2024 to US$25.2 million in 2025, according to the Kentucky Distiller’s Association.”
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Bourbon is popular in the US generally, so no surprises there. This story was specific to the impact of the unwarranted trade war against Canada and its corresponding impact to the bourbon industry.
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There is but In typical corporation fashion, they overcharge for those products. You can't find a "Canadian bourbon" for under $55
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It is because of the tariffs. That's a real measure hurting us. The talk about 51st state is insulting, but just talk.
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