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"Bourbon Capital of the World" Hits the Brakes on New Whiskey-Related Projects

"Bourbon Capital of the World" Hits the Brakes on New Whiskey-Related Projects

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"Bourbon Capital of the World" Hits the Brakes on New Whiskey-Related Projects

FromWhiskyCast

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Bourbon's construction boom in Central Kentucky is raising concerns in Nelson County, home to Bardstown, the "Bourbon Capital of the World." County officials have reached a compromise with whiskey makers for a 90-day moratorium on planning approval for new warehouses in agricultural zones. Nelson County Judge Executive Tim Hutchins wants a review of current ordinances allowing virtually unfettered development of warehouses without public input, while allowing projects in areas zoned for industrial use to move forward. We'll talk with Judge Hutchins on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth about the moratorium and the impact of losing millions of dollars in barrel tax revenue in the coming years. In the news, Sazerac CEO Mark Brown is stepping aside in a long-planned succession, while Scotland's Parliament has approved new rules to make it easier for whisky makers to borrow against their stockpiles of maturing whisky. We'll also have details on a host of commemorative whiskies celebrating the coronation of King Charles III, along with the rest of the week's whisky releases.
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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