Tag: consumer boycott
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How a Good Old Fashioned Boycott Made Canada Trade Kentucky Bourbon for Canadian Whisky
Background: The push and the pressure In the past year, many Canadians found themselves craving the familiar, aromatic bite of Kentucky bourbon. Yet shelves in liquor stores told a different story: the balance of trade and regulatory decisions had tilted in favor of Canadian whisky, redefining what Canadians could access and at what price. At…
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How a Boycott Helped Canada Shift from Kentucky Bourbon to Canadian Whisky
Background: How a boycott began the shift When tensions rose over trade and sanctions, Canadians found their shelves light on a familiar staple: Kentucky bourbon. The classic, aromatic profile—spicy, smoky, and smooth—had long been a go-to for many Canadians seeking warmth in a glass. But in the months that followed a major policy move, a…
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How a Boycott Shifted Canada’s Whisky Trade: From Kentucky Bourbon to Canadian Whisky
Introduction: A Trade Dispute Reimagined When political disagreements spill into the marketplace, consumer resilience can rewrite a country’s drinking habits. In recent memory, Canadians rediscovered the taste of home as a boycott—spurred by policy standoffs and tariffs—nudged a significant portion of the population to swap Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky. The shift wasn’t merely about…