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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.

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[โ€“] hanke@feddit.nu 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I want bourbon for a mint julep, but have abstained from buying. Great to see I'm not alone!

[โ€“] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

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/

[โ€“] Deebster@infosec.pub 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[โ€“] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

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.

[โ€“] Squizzy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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.

[โ€“] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 1 month ago

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.