It has effect! People are buying less American.
According to Systembolaget (the liquor monopoly of Sweden), there has been a drop in sales of American liquor by 17% this year. This is likely caused by boycotts after the tariffs introduced against Europe.
Long term, this may have an effect on which goods they buy in.
I want bourbon for a mint julep, but have abstained from buying. Great to see I’m not alone!
You could use another sour mash. Bourbon is a geographic protected term but no need to only have the original. Similar styles are available, they are just not called bourbon. Quick Google provides the following:
9 Outstanding Global Whiskeys That Rival American Classics https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-articles/avoid-whiskey-tariffs-9-global-alternatives-to-your-favorite-american-brands/
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Thanks. Updated. I thought I copied from Firefox but Google sneakily pushes to chrome instead and must embed copied links with tracking now. Never noticed before. It’s so insidious.
Would these be used in cocktails? Im not a purist or anythin, I would actuslly be interested to know which would be best for an old fashioned but have only ever seen basic Jameson or bourbons used in cocktails.
Completely up to you. I don’t drink whiskey at all as it doesn’t agree with me. I was just pointing out that there are no American equivalents.