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U.S. Alcohol Industry Faces Inflation and Weak Demand
The U.S. alcohol industry is contending with both rising costs and reduced consumer demand. Production cutbacks and inventory buildup have followed earlier pandemic-era expansions.
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U.S. alcohol industry is experiencing pressure from inflation on top of already declining demand. Production has slowed at several distilleries, and inventories have grown substantially.
The Jim Beam bourbon distillery in Kentucky has closed its still until at least 2027. 1 million unsold barrels, equal to roughly ten years of supply. The state increased output during the pandemic when home consumption rose.
Americans are becoming more health-conscious, and trade disputes have reduced exports, according to The Wall Street Journal. Higher prices are also limiting purchases, with $20 cocktails now exceeding many consumers' budgets, Bloomberg reported. Some producers are responding by offering lower-cost versions made with less expensive ingredients.
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