The Bourbon Effect
Using more than 21 million bushels of corn per year, we depend on farmers to plant the seeds for our success. Through the bounty of the land, we make the world’s best Bourbon—all while building bridges to prosperity for growers and their families. In fact, 70% of corn used by KDA distillers in 2023 came from Kentucky farmers.
It’s not Bourbon if it hasn’t aged in new, charred oak barrels. To ensure the sustainability of American white oak trees, Kentucky distillers are rallying to support health forest management initiatives that will preserve and protect the species for generations to come.
With a $5.4 billion building boom now underway, Kentucky Bourbon is driving a slew of new projects that have the construction industry buzzing. This means the demand for Bourbon is not just good for our distillers, it’s creating jobs and opportunities for contractors throughout the Commonwealth.