Bulgaria: Sofia’s Whiskey Fest Prominently Features American Whiskies

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October 27-29, 2017, the sixth annual Whiskey Fest whiskey exposition was held in Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria is a growing market for U.S. whiskies and Whiskey Fest bills itself as Eastern Europe’s premier distilled spirits exposition and trade fair. The U.S. Embassy’s Charge d‘ Affaires (CDA) was on hand to make opening remarks and raise awareness about American whiskey culture and focus the audience’s attention on the over 25 U.S. whiskey labels exhibited at the show. Whiskey Fest presents a growing opportunity to market U.S. whiskies and other distilled spirits in Eastern Europe.

Bulgaria: Sofia’s Whiskey Fest Prominently Features American Whiskies

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