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KDA marks record year during 25th anniversary of KY Bourbon Trail in 2024 with 2.7 million visitors

April 3, 2025April 2, 20250

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail welcomed a record 2.7 million visitors in 2024 as it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a…

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Reimagined Bourbon Trail awarded Best of Business at World Beverage Innovation Awards

February 1, 2025February 1, 20250

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail Bourbon tourism program has been awarded the Best of Business: Marketing Campaign at…

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KDA says return of tariffs on whiskey is a threat to growth of Kentucky’s distilled spirits industry

December 15, 2024December 14, 20240

The looming return of tariffs on American Whiskey is threatening the unprecedented growth of the Commonwealth’s distilling industry, which is…

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New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis named new chair of Kentucky Distiller’s Association

December 7, 2024December 5, 20240

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) on Wednesday announced Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling, has been elected Chair of…

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New Riff Distillery, The Party Source founder Ken Lewis awarded lifetime achievement award from KDA

September 12, 2024September 11, 20240

The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted five bourbon legends into its ranks this week, including The Party Source and…

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‘Raise a Glass’ to National Bourbon Heritage Month; full slate of events on The B-Line

September 7, 2024September 6, 20240

This September, bourbon enthusiasts are invited to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of “America’s Native Spirit.” Northern Kentucky…

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KDA, state universities launch coalition to address alcohol, drug misuse among college students

September 5, 2024September 4, 20240

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association, alongside universities and colleges throughout the state including Northern Kentucky University, has launched the Kentucky Coalition…

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Kentucky Distillers’ Association named member of World Spirits Alliance international trade association

August 13, 2024August 12, 20240

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has been inducted into the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) based in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1880,…

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New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis among 2024 inductees into KDA Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame

July 3, 2024July 2, 20240

The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame’s 2024 class includes the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman, a veteran visitor center manager…

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Economic impact report shows how legislative changes have impacted KY’s bourbon industry

February 8, 2024February 7, 20240

Spurred by a decade of legislative changes to Kentucky’s alcohol laws, the Commonwealth’s Bourbon industry now provides more jobs, generates…

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KY Distillers’ Association announces record number of newly-filled barrels as taxes continue to skyrocket

December 20, 2023December 19, 20230

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association says the number of newly filled barrels of Bourbon in Kentucky continued a steady growth of…

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Heaven Hill’s Jessica Pendergrass named 2024 chair of Kentucky Distillers’ Association board of directors

December 6, 2023December 5, 20230

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced Jessica Pendergrass of Heaven Hill Distilleries has been elected 2024 Chair of the non-profit…

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KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail receives Traverse Award for tourism from KY Travel Industry Assn.

November 29, 2023November 29, 20230

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) has received a Traverse Award for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism from the…

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Newport’s Pensive Distilling Co. among latest additions to KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour

July 25, 2023July 25, 20230

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association on Monday announced four new distilleries have joined the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour, including Newport’s…

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Newport’s Pensive Distilling Co. becomes newest member of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association

December 13, 2022December 12, 20220

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced Pensive Distilling Co. in Newport as the newest member of the organization. Founded by Scott…

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New Kentucky Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide offers vistors the ultimate bourbon experience

May 27, 2021May 26, 20210

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a new Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide to…

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Trade wars slash Kentucky bourbon exports by 35%, exports to European Union plunge almost 50%

February 24, 2021February 23, 20210

Tariffs imposed on U.S. spirits as a result of unrelated trade disputes slashed exports of Kentucky Bourbon by 35% in…

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Kentucky Distillers see Bourbon Trail attendance drop during pandemic, seek legislative remedies

February 19, 2021February 18, 20210

For the first time in its 21-year history, total attendance at Kentucky Bourbon Trail® distilleries fell sharply in 2020 amidst…

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Sara Barnes joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association staff, once worked for Boone County Distilling

January 13, 2021January 12, 20210

Sara Barnes who was formerly with Boone County Distilling is joining the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the nonprofit trade group. She…

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New Riff Distillery meets inventory requirements, advances to KDA ‘Proof’ level membership

November 22, 2020March 10, 20210

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced that New Riff Distillery has met the inventory requirements to advance to “Proof” level…

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Kentucky now boasts nearly 10 million aging barrels of Bourbon and distilled spirits, fuels state economy

October 29, 2020October 28, 20200

Kentucky Bourbon continues to fuel the Commonwealth’s economy with nearly 10 million barrels of Bourbon and other distilled spirits aging…

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UofL College of Business, KDA partner to increase diversity in Kentucky bourbon industry

September 29, 2020September 28, 20200

The University of Louisville College of Business and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) have established the Kentucky Distillers’ Association/University of…

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