Tariffs & Liquor Prices

[Stevedore]

My wife & I go a few time each week to a local bar/restaurant that we've been going to for many years. With my meal, I have a couple of Scotches which usually cost $8.50 each.

Tonight they were $12.00 each, about 40% more. Is this a Trump tariff effect, or what?

[Budman]

Switch to bourbon. No tariffs on goods from Kentucky and it’s better to boot.

Win / win.

[red2012]

What kind of scotch and you should have asked the bartender why the big increase, I mean it's not just a $1

[red2012]

Switch to bourbon. No tariffs on goods from Kentucky and it’s better to boot.

Win / win.

So now you have to eat and drink according to tariffs? That's insane.

[Don Rickles]

Supported the locals!

[Murray]

So now you have to eat and drink according to tariffs? That's insane.

[LATB] Everything Trump does is good for us [LATB]

[VatorMan]

Doubtful the bar has had to buy tariffed liquor yet, but is charging so when they do. AKA all gas stations when oil prices increase.

[Force-1]

Supported the locals!

I agree. Some excellent single malts distilled here.

[VatorMan]

Plus, really. Any Scotch from a bar @ $8.50 has to be middle shelf-Maybe JW Red.

[KenHorse]

Puerto Rico - no tariffs

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oakandbarrelnyc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2FBacardi-Gold-Mags.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=74f85fdcb9e24a86fb83cf9aef5521bd86ad5abf98265151184bf59fdb79a38d

[dvarapala]

What kind of scotch and you should have asked the bartender why the big increase, I mean it's not just a $1

Trader Joe scotch is still $9.99 a bottle. :shrug:

[Force-1]

Trader Joe scotch is still $9.99 a bottle. :shrug:

:puke:

Only good for mixing with Coke.

[Swany00]

liquor tariff's are only supposed to be either 10 or 25%, sounds like the restaurant is gouging their customers

[owc6]

Dang it folks, if you don't have at least 30 handles of vodka in your basement already , you are slackers as far as peppers go.

:slap:

[Bill]

So now you have to eat and drink according to tariffs? That's insane.

https://inomics.com/terms/elasticity-of-substitution-1488752

[Bill]

Dang it folks, if you don't have at least 30 handles of vodka in your basement already , you are slackers as far as peppers go.

:slap:

I'm a Pepper, too!

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[dvarapala]

:puke:

Only good for mixing with Coke.

Snob. :toetap:

[owc6]

Whatcha going to do with all the vodka w/o some sort of soda to mix it with?

Let's get real.

[dvarapala]

Whatcha going to do with all the vodka w/o some sort of soda to mix it with?

Let's get real.

Bloody Marys. :yesnod:

[owc6]

Bloody Marys. :yesnod:
Methinks someone has a store of V8.

[Vette40th]

In SC we have an insurance issue the state imposed on places that serve liquor. SO, the increase is definitely not tariffs, yet.
Many people are saying stuff is increased due to tariffs, and I am betting they cant prove it, if asked.

[higgyburners]

AI Overview

No, 25% U.S. tariffs on Single Malt Scotch are not in place yet in 2025. However, they are scheduled to be reinstated in June 2026 if an agreement is not reached beforehand. Currently, the 25% tariff is not in effect, but the possibility of its return is a concern for the Scotch whisky industry, particularly regarding its impact on the hospitality sector.

[A/E]

Who pays $8.50 for a Scotch ?

What kind of Dive Bar sells Drinks in .50 Cent Increments ?

[TheHammer]

feck, it's $8.50 for a fancy ice cube in your bourbon here

[CarGoBRRRRR]

I don’t think it’s just tariffs, liquor prices have been creeping up across the board. Could be a mix of inflation, supply chain stuff, or just the place adjusting prices to keep up with costs.

[Burro (He/Haw)]

I have a couple of Scotches which usually cost $8.50 each
I don't like booze enough to spend $17.00 on two drinks.

[MikeB]

I don't like booze enough to spend $17.00 on two drinks.

Same here.

Beer prices at the local car show remain same as last year.
Increase that price, and there will be riots. Flying walkers, canes, and collapsable lawn chairs with umbrellas will be flying.

[99 pewtercoupe]

I don't like booze enough to spend $17.00 on two drinks.

But will you spend $17 on two Starbucks so called coffees?

[Aerovette]

While at the time, I had feelings of having wasted money, I am glad I got all the Chinese crap I bought before the tariffs. Now I'm riding the ride watching everyone scream that the sky is falling.

On a side note, if the liberal judges were to suddenly climb on the same plane and plunge into the ocean, I wonder if I'd have even the slightest bit of sympathy?

[Burro (He/Haw)]

But will you spend $17 on two Starbucks so called coffees?

Never.