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Prohibition is still a reality in some KY counties

Out of Kentucky’s 120 counties, only 10 are still legally dry, meaning they can’t sell alcohol within the county’s borders. Here’s a look at how that number has dwindled down -- and why some hope it never gets to zero.


How much do you really know about Kentucky’s alcohol laws?

Sure, you’ve sampled a few bourbons. But do you know how many barrels of it were filled in Kentucky last year? Or what the cutoff time is for alcohol sales?

Test your skills in our quiz and maybe learn a thing or two along the way.

If you want to prepare a bit first, take a look at a deep-dive into Kentucky’s wet vs. dry counties in this story from Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep.

The information used in this quiz came from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kentucky Distillers’ Association, author Fred Minnick, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.

This story was originally published July 7, 2022 at 6:00 AM.

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Prohibition is still a reality in some KY counties

Out of Kentucky’s 120 counties, only 10 are still legally dry, meaning they can’t sell alcohol within the county’s borders. Here’s a look at how that number has dwindled down -- and why some hope it never gets to zero.