This significant accomplishment opens opportunities for U.S. distillers to increase their exports to the world's largest whiskey market and bolster American manufacturing jobs. India's 150% tariff on Bourbon imports has severely restricted access to the Indian market for the American exporters.
In 2024, India was the 23rd largest export market for American Whiskeys. American Whiskey exports to India totaled €8.5 million. Despite being the world's largest whiskey market by volume, American Whiskey exports to India were less than what was exported to Singapore, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.