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The parent company, (Brown-Forman Corporation), of American alcohol producers such as Jack Daniel's whisky and Woodford Reserve bourbon says sales to Canada dropped 62 per cent during the latest fiscal quarter compared to a year ago, as American alcohol remains off the shelves in many provinces.

After U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods in early March, a number of provinces retaliated, pulling American alcohol from store shelves. Alberta and Saskatchewan have since lifted the ban.

During a conference call with investors Thursday, officials with Brown-Forman — the parent company of brands such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve — noted other pressures, but said the boycott is causing a "significant impact."

Brown-Forman Corporation

Brown-Forman Corporation is an American family-controlled publicly traded company, one of the largest in the spirits and wine business. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, it manufactures several very well known brands throughout the world, including Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Herradura, Korbel, and Chambord. Brown-Forman formerly owned Southern Comfort and Tuaca before selling them off in 2016.

As of fiscal 2024 the company had gross sales of $5.32 billion and net sales of $4.178 billion.[2] The roughly 40 members of the Brown family, cousins that are descendants of founder George Garvin Brown, control more than 70% of the voting shares[3] and in 2016 had a net worth of $12.3 billion.[4]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown-Forman#Illegal_subsidization_in_China

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[–] merdaverse@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago
[–] 0x0@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 day ago

Elbows up, Canada, go for 100%.

[–] bier@feddit.nl 25 points 2 days ago (3 children)

In the past I used to go to Macdonalds or burger king fairly often. I also enjoy whiskey and bourbon so I bought Woodford reserve.

Macdonalds and burger king, I stopped going when they kept the food the same but doubled the prices. For the same amount I'd rather go to some local artisinal burger place.

American bourbon I just stopped buying when trump started to make threats against the EU and Canada. In 2022 I visited the US, but right now I don't want to go to the US or use US products. Services I'm slowly getting away from but it takes some time.

Even if your next president is Bernie Sanders, I probably still wouldn't trust the US again. Who is next after him? Can be a trump like president again.

Where I live we have this saying, trust comes by foot but leaves by horse. It's going to take a lot of time to earn trust back.

[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago

I'm not going to be supporting america until at least a decade from now. IF they can show they're on a good path with no major hiccups, I'll reconsider.

of course our own country is slowly falling to the right as well, so... I'll be focusing on that first

[–] puppinstuff@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Tariffs for greed’s sake I can understand from Americans. That’s the neighbour we know and eye roll when they’re not looking.

Tariffs with the intent of annexation is a red line that there’s no coming back from. Even if a less problematic leader is elected we have to reconcile with the reality that there are thousands of people in positions of power that thought all these facist orders are okay to follow.

Americans are trying to burn our house down while whining that we don’t showblow their driveway like we used to.

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[–] MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world 181 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Two in the thoughts, one in the prayers.

I can promise that my boycott on all American alcohol products will be permanent.

[–] KingPorkChop@lemmy.ca 69 points 3 days ago (10 children)

If it says "made in USA" it goes back on the shelf backwards.

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[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone 30 points 3 days ago

Thank you for your service.

Source: US Citizen.

[–] doingthestuff@lemy.lol 15 points 2 days ago

I respect that, honestly. As a US resident I've gone to only buying liquor that was made in my state. Buying local is always smart and we're also not using so much energy shipping freight all over the world.

[–] TwinTitans@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago

Elbows up brothers

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 63 points 2 days ago (8 children)

It's not about the tariffs, yah dimwits. It's about the threat of annexation by an obvious megalomaniac.

I've held on to boycotts of companies like Nestle and Sony for decades, and the US is on the list now. I don't care if they manage to get rid of that shithead, they're staying on there for being fucking idiots.

[–] PlaidBaron@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah. The damage is done. This seems to be something Americans dont get.

'We didnt all vote for him!'

'Im in a blue state'

'We'll vote him out soon!'

Doesnt matter. The country has squarely proved that it cannot be trusted. The judgement of its people cannot be trusted. Why would we ever go back now? Fuck em.

[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago

they don't seem to understand that electing him a second time was blowing their second chance, and everything else is just bonus bullshit

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[–] Harvey656@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I haven't drank jack in awhile, and didn't know about this particular bottle. As an American, fuck these twats with a rusty railroad pike. I won't be purchasing jack again.

[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 32 points 2 days ago
[–] aceshigh@lemmy.world 40 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The kicker in the pants is that this is a long term change. They lost that market share forever. Consumers found alternatives that they’ll stick to even if we get a new admin. They voted for this though, so I’m happy for them.

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[–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 62 points 3 days ago (8 children)

I used to enjoy Woodford Reserve. I stopped buying bourbon myself due to all the nonsense, stuck with Scotch. Glad to see the boycott is working.

Never saw that bottle with tRump on it before. I will never drink WR again. Don't really drink Jack Daniels. Trying to cut down alcohol anyway so probably for the best.

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[–] CodeHead@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

So more Jack was sold in Canada than America before the tariffs? Huh...

[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 days ago

yeah the headline is worded stupidly

total sales are down 3%, the exact distribution across countries is unknown

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

I suspect the headline was written to be intentionally confusing to be more eye grabbing.

From the article:

It’s unclear how much the 62 per cent drop in sales [in Canada] translates to in dollars, but the company’s total sales were down three per cent for the quarter.

The body of the post says "Sales to Canada drop 62%."

[–] 60d@lemmy.ca 44 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

TACO TACO
BURRITO BURRITO
Fulfill all your wishes
With my taco-flavored kisses

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[–] Alpha71@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Proof Canadians can drink Americans under the table 😂

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

The headline is a little unclear and just for clarity, the sales are down 62% in Canada, rather than a 62% drop in overall sales. The Canadian boycott is still likely having an effect, however in the interest of not just skimming a headline that effect seems smaller than first impression.

It’s unclear how much the 62 per cent drop in sales translates to in dollars, but the company’s total sales were down three per cent for the quarter.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 36 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Did they support the dorito in chief?

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 49 points 3 days ago (6 children)

Is the pic of the whiskey they put out with his name on it, not showing up? Sometimes they don't, I'm honestly asking.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 34 points 3 days ago

Oh shit, didn't even register. Hahaha, get rekt, assholes! Thanks for pointing it out.

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[–] mercano@lemmy.world 32 points 3 days ago

Jack Daniels Distillery is located in Moore County, Tennessee. 84% of voters in the county voted for Trump.

[–] MangioneDontMiss@lemmy.ca 18 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

o no... maybe you shouldn't have endorsed a fascist.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

The headline is a little unclear and just for clarity, the sales are down 62% in Canada, rather than a 62% drop in overall sales. The Canadian boycott is still likely having an effect, however in the interest of not just skimming a headline that effect seems smaller than first impression.

It's unclear how much the 62 per cent drop in sales translates to in dollars, but the company's total sales were down three per cent for the quarter.

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 21 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Of course Alberta and Saskatchewan would lift the ban, they're like the Hamilton and Oshawa of provinces

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[–] MourningDove@lemmy.zip 16 points 2 days ago

Let’s keep this going! America only responds to financial stimulation. Be it positive or negative- America is wealth driven. So bring the pain. Maybe another depression-level financial crisis will open some eyes.

[–] Bebopalouie@lemmy.ca 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Needs to be higher than 62% IMO

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[–] Rusty@lemmy.ca 14 points 3 days ago
[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago
[–] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 days ago

This put a smile on my face

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Canadian whiskey is generally better than anything Jack Daniels turns out. Not sure why y'all were buying our crap to begin with.

[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

meh, I don't really like Canadian whisky or bourbon. bourbon was definitely shittier than Canadian whisky to me, though

I started branching out last year, didn't like it. I'm sticking to Scotch

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