Irish whiskey had some very welcome news in one of its biggest markets recently. The US has announced that the tariff on Irish whiskey made in the Republic of Ireland is to be removed. But what does that actually mean for the whiskey industry — and, more importantly, does it mean anything for the bottle sitting on your shelf? First things first: what was the tariff? Irish whiskey entering the US had been subject to a 10% tariff. In simple terms, that is an additional charge a

The planned removal of the US tariff on Irish whiskey will provide greater certainty for future investment and restore a level playing field, Meath-based Boann Distillery has said. Welcoming President Trump’s announcement, Boann founder and Managing Director Pat Cooney said the decision was particularly significant for independent distilleries seeking to build their presence in the United States. The US is the world’s largest market for Irish whiskey, accounting for approxima