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American Whiskey Industry Faces Crisis Amid Distillery Closures

12/30/2025

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The American whiskey and bourbon industry is facing a downturn after the December 22, 2025 bankruptcy of AM Scott Distillery.
Jim Beam halted production for a year at its historic distillery, signaling broader disruption across the sector.
Declining domestic consumption, especially among younger consumers, and a Canada-US tariff backlash have reduced exports.
Garrard County Distilling and Luca Mariano are among distilleries that have collapsed, underscoring the industry's troubling trend.

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Story summary

The American whiskey and bourbon industry is facing a downturn after the December 22, 2025 bankruptcy of AM Scott Distillery.
Jim Beam halted production for a year at its historic distillery, signaling broader disruption across the sector.
Declining domestic consumption, especially among younger consumers, and a Canada-US tariff backlash have reduced exports.
Garrard County Distilling and Luca Mariano are among distilleries that have collapsed, underscoring the industry's troubling trend.