Thirty-three workers at two MGP Ingredients, Inc. have become the latest victims of President Trump's tariffs, which caused U.S. whskey exports to the EU to fall 33% 70% to Canada.

MGP became the third U.S. distiller to announce plans to temporarily idle distilling operations, The affected MGP distilleries are Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Ky., and Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Ky., The company said it was "adjusting production to align with its current inventory levels."

MGP will continue distilling operations at its largest facility in Lawrenceburg, Ind., to support its brands, clients, and customers.

The temporary idling will take effect on May 1. MGP expects to resume distilling operations when inventory levels support additional production, which could be as early as 12 months after that date. The decision will affect 33 employees across the two facilities. MGP is working directly with those impacted to support them through the transition.

Other operations, including warehousing, bottling and barrel programs, will continue. The visitor centers at both distilleries will also remain open and continue to offer their full complement of immersive experiences that includes tours, tastings, retail offerings, limited release bottles and on-site engagements.

“The American whiskey market continues to be structurally oversupplied, with excess capacity and elevated inventory. Like many companies across the industry, we are navigating a challenging environment and taking steps to better align our operations with current inventory levels while supporting our efficiency and productivity goals,” said Julie Francis, president/and CEO of MGP Ingredients.

“As a result, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily idle distilling operations at these two facilities. This decision was not made lightly. We are grateful for the contributions of our teams, committed to supporting those impacted, and remain confident these distilleries will continue to play an important role in our business in the future.”

The temporary idling is not expected to impact the availability of MGP’s products or services to clients or customers, MGP said.

The company reaffirmed its consolidated 2026 sales, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted basic EPS guidance announced in its earnings press release issued on Feb. 25, 2026.