Whisky Advocate: The Government Shutdown’s Effects On Distillers

Whisky makers are facing some tough challenges these days: rising inventories, greater competition from other spirits types, and now potential regulatory disruptions as a result of the government shutdown that went into effect on October 1. While the store shelves remain stocked for whisky lovers, distillers face significant hurdles that could impact future releases.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)—the federal agency that issues distilling permits, approves labels, and evaluates formulas—has furloughed 87% of its workforce during the shutdown. According to the agency’s official shutdown plan, all permit processing, label approvals, and formula evaluations have completely ceased. Whisky Advocate has more.

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