Kentucky reaches bourbon milestone with record 16.1 million barrels aging across Commonwealth
Boasting more than 125 distilleries, the most since the Repeal of Prohibition, Kentucky now has an all-time high of 16.1…
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2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducts new members, names lifetime achievement recipients
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame recently inducted its 2025 class. Inductees include a longtime legislative champion, a trailblazing female…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association announces 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees
The 2025 class of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame features a longtime legislative champion, a trailblazing female entrepreneur, a…
KDA marks record year during 25th anniversary of KY Bourbon Trail in 2024 with 2.7 million visitors
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail welcomed a record 2.7 million visitors in 2024 as it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a…
Reimagined Bourbon Trail awarded Best of Business at World Beverage Innovation Awards
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail Bourbon tourism program has been awarded the Best of Business: Marketing Campaign at…
KDA says return of tariffs on whiskey is a threat to growth of Kentucky’s distilled spirits industry
The looming return of tariffs on American Whiskey is threatening the unprecedented growth of the Commonwealth’s distilling industry, which is…
New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis named new chair of Kentucky Distiller’s Association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) on Wednesday announced Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling, has been elected Chair of…
New Riff Distillery, The Party Source founder Ken Lewis awarded lifetime achievement award from KDA
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted five bourbon legends into its ranks this week, including The Party Source and…
‘Raise a Glass’ to National Bourbon Heritage Month; full slate of events on The B-Line
This September, bourbon enthusiasts are invited to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of “America’s Native Spirit.” Northern Kentucky…
KDA, state universities launch coalition to address alcohol, drug misuse among college students
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association, alongside universities and colleges throughout the state including Northern Kentucky University, has launched the Kentucky Coalition…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association named member of World Spirits Alliance international trade association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has been inducted into the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) based in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1880,…
New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis among 2024 inductees into KDA Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame’s 2024 class includes the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman, a veteran visitor center manager…
Economic impact report shows how legislative changes have impacted KY’s bourbon industry
Spurred by a decade of legislative changes to Kentucky’s alcohol laws, the Commonwealth’s Bourbon industry now provides more jobs, generates…
KY Distillers’ Association announces record number of newly-filled barrels as taxes continue to skyrocket
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association says the number of newly filled barrels of Bourbon in Kentucky continued a steady growth of…
Heaven Hill’s Jessica Pendergrass named 2024 chair of Kentucky Distillers’ Association board of directors
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced Jessica Pendergrass of Heaven Hill Distilleries has been elected 2024 Chair of the non-profit…
KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail receives Traverse Award for tourism from KY Travel Industry Assn.
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) has received a Traverse Award for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism from the…
Newport’s Pensive Distilling Co. among latest additions to KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association on Monday announced four new distilleries have joined the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour, including Newport’s…
Newport’s Pensive Distilling Co. becomes newest member of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced Pensive Distilling Co. in Newport as the newest member of the organization. Founded by Scott…
New Kentucky Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide offers vistors the ultimate bourbon experience
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a new Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide to…
Trade wars slash Kentucky bourbon exports by 35%, exports to European Union plunge almost 50%
Tariffs imposed on U.S. spirits as a result of unrelated trade disputes slashed exports of Kentucky Bourbon by 35% in…
Kentucky Distillers see Bourbon Trail attendance drop during pandemic, seek legislative remedies
For the first time in its 21-year history, total attendance at Kentucky Bourbon Trail® distilleries fell sharply in 2020 amidst…
Sara Barnes joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association staff, once worked for Boone County Distilling
Sara Barnes who was formerly with Boone County Distilling is joining the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the nonprofit trade group. She…