PUBLISHED 1:09 PM ET Apr. 10, 2021 PUBLISHED 1:09 PM EDT Apr. 10, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Whiskey Bar owner Bill Thomas described the situation American bourbon and whiskey distillers are facing as catastrophic, caught up in a Trump-era tariff dispute for the past several years with no clear end in sight.
What You Need To Know
The EU and UK s whiskey and bourbon tariffs are set to double in June
The increase could crush American distilleries
Kentucky produces 95% of the world s bourbon supply
Democrats and Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to remedy the situation American whiskey is not being drunk abroad. Exports are down considerably. Small distilleries that made inroads into European markets, all of that capital that they used to open those doors, all of that has been eroded, said Thomas, owner and founder of Jack Rose Dining Saloon.
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The whiskey world is built on legacy. Scotch distilleries tout 200-plus-year histories, and stateside producers find roots in the colonial era. Individual batches can be categorized by age statements with the prevailing idea that older whiskies are better. But if you’re still shopping for whiskey based on age statements alone, you’re doing it wrong. Age is one thing, but it’s maturity that really matters.
Most whiskies are required to spend a minimum amount of time aging. For Scotch, Irish, and Canadian varieties, that’s three years, whereas the mandate for Japanese whiskies and ryes sits at two. The outlier is bourbon, which can be any age as long as it’s matured in charred, new oak barrels. Most distilleries choose to exceed these time frames by a few years or sometimes longer, depending on flavors they want to develop.
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Capo Italian Deli is debuting a champagne called Biden Bubbly, which featured patriotic artwork on the bottle s exterior.
Culture By Arielle Ostry Jan 18, 2021 11:27 PM
In-person dining is closed right now, but there’s a bout of takeout specials to ring in Inauguration Day.
From “Dogs for Democracy” at St. Anselm to the “Biden Bubbly” at Capo Italian deli, eateries across D.C. are offering deals and specials to mark Wednesday’s historic occasion. Here’s a rundown of novelty foods and drinks from around the District to spice up your Inauguration Day celebration:
‘The Biden’s Bobby’ at Fight Club DC