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…
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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…
New Riff Distillery meets inventory requirements, advances to KDA ‘Proof’ level membership
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced that New Riff Distillery has met the inventory requirements to advance to “Proof” level…
Kentucky now boasts nearly 10 million aging barrels of Bourbon and distilled spirits, fuels state economy
Kentucky Bourbon continues to fuel the Commonwealth’s economy with nearly 10 million barrels of Bourbon and other distilled spirits aging…
UofL College of Business, KDA partner to increase diversity in Kentucky bourbon industry
The University of Louisville College of Business and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) have established the Kentucky Distillers’ Association/University of…
KDA establishes annual scholars fund with UK distillation, wine and brewing studies program
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is establishing a scholars program to fund scholarships aimed at…
Koenig, Schickel among legislators to receive Kentucky Distillers’ Association ‘100 Proof Award’
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is honoring five state lawmakers with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for their bold leadership in…
WYWQ*: Actually while the rest of us were cranking down, the NKY Chamber stayed cranked up
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor *While You Were Quarantined over the last several months, NKY life did go on, as…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association cancels Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame ceremony due to pandemic
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced Friday that its Board of Directors has unanimously decided to cancel this year’s Kentucky Bourbon…
Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp canceled due to pandemic; event to resume in 2021
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced that it has canceled its annual Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp in 2020 due to…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association leads coalition offering free Lyft rides during holiday season
The Safe Ride KY coalition today announced that it is offering $10,000 worth of free rides over the upcoming holidays…
Kentucky’s distilled spirits industry tops 9 million total barrels for first time in modern history
Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry set two modern era records last year by filling more than 2.1 million…
September declared ‘Bourbon Heritage Month,’ celebrating Kentucky’s signature industry
September has been declared “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Commonwealth. “As I promote Kentucky around the world, I’m frequently asked…
KDA’s ‘Crafting a Better Drinking Culture’ impact report shows significant progress on top priority
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association released its first-ever social responsibility impact report that outlines the group’s significant progress since boosting its…
Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp in Louisville also featured lots of Kentucky Proud products
Kentucky Bourbon fans from around the world got a taste of the state’s top agricultural offerings from local chefs at…
KY Distillers’ Association designates Bardstown as “Official Gateway to Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour”
Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown is the newest Official Gateway sponsor to the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon…
New study shows Kentucky’s Bourbon Industry has doubled economic impact in ten years
Kentucky Distillers’ Association Ten years ago, leaders of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry poured whiskey on the Capitol…
Opening of Castle & Key Distillery, $30m renovation, bring new life to former Old Taylor Distillery Co. site
At the opening of Castle & Key Distillery this week, Gov. Matt Bevin congratulated the company’s leaders on their $30…
A limited number of tickets to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame event are available to the general public
Members of the general public will be able to rub elbows with Bourbon royalty and living whiskey legends at the…
‘Spirit of Collaboration Summit’ in KY: International group approves ‘open and fair trade’ resolution
Executives with the world’s top whiskey associations today called upon global leaders to engage in timely dialogue that results in…
Leading whiskey distillers’ associations gathering in Kentucky for historic summit on trade issues
The world’s eight leading whiskey associations will gather in Kentucky next week for a historic summit to discuss trade issues…