Valuable as a 2020 snapshot; counts, membership, products, ownership, and operations require current verification.
A statewide directory captures the scale, dispersion, and production heterogeneity of the craft revival at the edition's publication date.
The guide reports rapid U.S. and Kentucky craft-distillery growth through 2020 and maps Kentucky's small producers across Bluegrass, Central, Northern, and Western regions, with varied grains, stills, mash methods, sourcing, and visitor formats.
Chapter 7, “Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour,” introduction and distillery profiles
Chapter 7, “Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour,” introduction and distillery profiles
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The guide reports rapid U.S. and Kentucky craft-distillery growth through 2020 and maps Kentucky's small producers across Bluegrass, Central, Northern, and Western regions, with varied grains, stills, mash methods, sourcing, and visitor formats.
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A statewide directory captures the scale, dispersion, and production heterogeneity of the craft revival at the edition's publication date.
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Valuable as a 2020 snapshot; counts, membership, products, ownership, and operations require current verification.
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