The article discusses the potential impact of US tariffs on Scotland's whisky industry, particularly focusing on the Nc'nean distillery. While the distillery is known for its sustainable practices and efforts to attract a new generation of whisky drinkers, it faces uncertainty due to the possibility of tariffs that could significantly impact its US sales.
Employee Simon Hewitt poses for a photograph as he stores whisly-filled casks for maturation, at the Nc'nean distillery in Drimnin, in the western highlands of Scotland on February 3, 2025. — AFP Picas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeDRIMNIN , Feb 4 — At the end of a wild peninsula battered by winds in west Scotland is a zero-carbon whisky distillery that’s bracing for the possible return of US tariffs.
Scotland’s whisky industry is well-acquainted with the toll of tariffs, having suffered a £600 million hit during Trump’s first term. Bottles of Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Whisky, are pictured at their distillery in Drimnin, in the western highlands of Scotland on February 3, 2025. — AFP picTo set itself apart from Scotland’s 150 distilleries, the brand said it produces the country’s only certified zero-carbon organic whisky.
Differentiation is key for the US market, Thomas explained, as she stood among her 4,500 second-hand oak barrels bought mostly from American bourbon producers. Employee Torran Mealand monitors the production process in the still room at the Nc'nean whisky distillery is pictured in Drimnin, in the western highlands of Scotland on February 3, 2025. — AFP picFew spirits companies are talking aloud about the unpredictable US president’s policies.
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