Recorded earlier: Livestream discussion about Kentucky’s bourbon industry challenges
We had a lively conversation with Herald-Leader bourbon reporter Janet Patton about the future of bourbon in Kentucky, as the $9 billion industry is going through a rough patch. Distilleries are declaring bankruptcy, big-name brands are seeing declining profits, and more. All of this has people asking, “Is the bourbon bubble about to burst?”
You can watch the full livestream here.
This story was originally published September 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM.