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Kentucky's bourbon industry faces uncertainty as European tariff looms over exports
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Kentucky's bourbon industry faces uncertainty as European tariff looms over exports

  • Richard Essex
  • Updated Dec 17, 2024

Overseas markets are critical for the bourbon industry’s growth, as 95% of the world’s bourbon is produced right here in the Commonwealth. 

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Kentucky bourbon industry created $9 billion of economic impact in 2023
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Kentucky bourbon industry created $9 billion of economic impact in 2023

  • Updated Feb 6, 2024

The bourbon industry has created more than 23,100 jobs and commands a payroll of $1.63 billio

Lexington newest sponsor of Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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Lexington newest sponsor of Kentucky Bourbon Trail

  • Updated Sep 20, 2023

Lexington is the newest sponsor of the Official Gateway for Kentucky Bourbon Trail, announced by Kentucky Distillers' Association on Wednesday.

Kentucky Distillers' Association announces 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees
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Kentucky Distillers' Association announces 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees

  • Updated Jun 26, 2023

The inducted ceremony will be on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at The Legacy at Dant Crossing in Nelson County, Kentucky. 

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Phase-out of Kentucky's bourbon barrel tax protects funding for schools, fire districts
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Phase-out of Kentucky's bourbon barrel tax protects funding for schools, fire districts

  • Monica Harkins
  • Updated Apr 4, 2023

Communities where bourbon ages were concerned that the change would mean millions in lost revenue for important services.

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail sets attendance record in 2022, expects more growth this year
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail sets attendance record in 2022, expects more growth this year

  • Joel Schipper
  • Updated Feb 8, 2023

Kentucky Bourbon Trail brought in 2.1 million visitors, breaking the 2019 record of 1.7 million visitors. 

Kentucky bourbon distillers on pace for busiest year on record
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Kentucky bourbon distillers on pace for busiest year on record

  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

Because of how popular the bourbon trail is this year, distilleries are asking guests to book tours well in advance.

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As Kentucky sets record for bourbon barrels, distillers push to eliminate production tax
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As Kentucky sets record for bourbon barrels, distillers push to eliminate production tax

  • Joel Schipper
  • Updated Sep 27, 2022

Eric Gregory, the president of the nonprofit Kentucky Distillers' Association, said the "skyrocketing" impact of aging barrel taxes is a cause for concern. 

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Kentucky Bourbon Benefit hopes to raise millions for eastern Kentucky flooding victims
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Kentucky Bourbon Benefit hopes to raise millions for eastern Kentucky flooding victims

  • Updated Aug 2, 2022

The silent auction for Eastern Kentucky flood victims starts Aug. 11. 

Annual bourbon fantasy camp in Kentucky postponed to 2023
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Annual bourbon fantasy camp in Kentucky postponed to 2023

  • Updated Jun 15, 2022

In a news release Wednesday, the Kentucky Distillers' Association said the event will be "reimagined" next year instead of being held this September, as planned.

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