Jim Beam, a prominent Kentucky bourbon producer, is set to temporarily halt production at its main distillery starting January 1st due to a combination of factors. These factors include an oversupply of aging barrels in Kentucky, which is taxed by the state, and the ongoing uncertainties of trade wars. While the main distillery pauses, production will continue at other Jim Beam facilities, with no announced layoffs. The company is also navigating the challenges posed by retaliatory tariffs and fluctuating consumer spending, which are impacting the whiskey industry as a whole.
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The bourbon industry faces significant challenges, as Jim Beam, a leading American whiskey maker, plans to halt production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for a year starting in 2026. This decision comes amid declining liquor sales, partly due to President Trump’s trade war with Canada, which triggered a boycott of American booze. Furthermore, changing drinking habits, with more young adults cutting back on consumption and questioning the health benefits of moderate drinking, are also contributing to the industry’s struggles. The company is assessing how to manage its workforce during this transition and is in discussions with the union.
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