This popular Canadian whisky is safe from Trump’s new ban

Amid the heightened trade war between the United States and Canada, one alcoholic staple from America's northern neighbor seems to have been spared from the recent ban on Canadian drinks issued by President Donald Trump.

In a Sept. 8 proclamation from the White House, Canadian-produced spirits, wine and beer are set to be banned beginning Sept. 29. However, a workaround included in the order allows Canadian whiskies to avoid the ban if they cross the border in a container larger than one gallon.

Whisky giant Crown Royal is doing just that.

Crown Royal, which is distilled and matured in Manitoba, Canada, is shipped in large containers to bottling facilities in the United States for sale on this side of the border, MarketWatch reported.

Crown Royal’s parent company, Diageo, also increased its footprint in the United States, officially opening a new facility in Montgomery, Alabama, which it said would bring "the company’s iconic beverage alcohol brands closer to customers" across the Southern U.S.

"The opening of Diageo Montgomery marks an important step forward in building the agile, future‑ready supply network that our business demands. By placing this facility at the heart of the southern region, we’re not only strengthening our connection…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/money/