Even bourbon, we’re discovering, isn’t recession-proof.
As distilleries close across the country…unfortunately, we have another loss to add to the list.
Kentucky’s bourbon industry has taken yet another hit as one of its newest distilleries shut down just over a year after opening, leaving employees without work and a local community suddenly without one of its most promising ventures.
Garrard County Distilling Company, located in Lancaster, ceased operations only 15 months after its debut. The facility cited production slowdowns and market challenges that made continued operation unsustainable…