India Lowers Bourbon Whiskey Import Duty to 100% in US Talks

India Has Maintained High Import Duties On Whiskey For Over 20 Years, But This Latest Move Marks A Major Shift In Trade Policies

With Tariffs Dropping From 150% To 100%, American Whiskey Brands Will Now Be Cheaper For Indian Consumers.

India Is The World's Largest Consumer Of Whiskey, Making It A Prime Market For US Bourbon Producers.

The Reduction In Tariffs Was A Key Demand From US Trade Officials During Negotiations With India.

Experts Speculate That India May Further Reduce Whiskey Import Duties In Future Trade Deals.

While Bourbon Saw A Tariff Reduction, Scotch Whiskey And Other International Spirits Remain Heavily Taxed.

Kentucky, Home To 95% Of The World’s Bourbon Production, Is Set To Benefit The Most From This Decision.

With Lower Tariffs, American Whiskey Exports To India Are Projected To Grow Significantly In The Next Few Years.

Lower Tariffs Mean More Premium American Whiskey Brands Will Enter The Indian Market.

With Reduced Costs, High-End Bars & Hotels Can Now Offer More American Whiskey Options To Their Patrons.