US bourbon, Tennessee whiskey drove export records in 2013
Whiskeys also paced steady growth within US market
American distilled spirits exports broke new records in 2013, crossing the $1.5 billion threshold, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), New York. This growth was driven by premium bourbon and Tennessee whiskey, which exceeded the $1 billion mark for the first time, it reported at its annual briefing for Wall Street analysts.
"Eighty years after Prohibition repeal, this global whiskey renaissance is a trend that is benefiting producers, large and small, in the United States and around the world," said DISCUS Chief Executive Officer Peter H. Cressy in a statement. "These export records are driven by industry innovation, a very positive perception of American distilled spirits quality and heritage, and market-opening trade agreements."