The facility began operation with an initial capacity of 150,000 barrels per year, with future scalability to 450,000 barrels.
Everything that water touched had to be cleaned, replaced or thrown away.
The layoffs will start April 1.
Buffalo Trace, located on the Kentucky River in Frankfort, is predicting 2026's production will beat 2025's numbers before leveling off in 2027, as reported from our partners at Louisville Business First.
Maker's Mark Distillery and University of Kentucky forestry researchers planted 2,000 white-oak seedlings at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, which is the home of the distillery.
Elmer Lucille Allen was given the bourbon pioneer award.
Communities where bourbon ages were concerned that the change would mean millions in lost revenue for important services.
The new $8 million operation, situated on the historic Elkwood Farm on Leestown Road, will create 22 full-time jobs.
A distillery opening in Louisville's Park Hill neighborhood aims to make a large impact in the bourbon industry.