Nov 1 Economy European Union lifts Trump-era tariffs on bourbon Bourbon makers are celebrating after the European Union lifted tariffs on bourbon and whiskey imposed during the Trump administration. By Ryland Barton Nov 1 Economy European Union lifts Trump-era tariffs on bourbon Ryland Barton
Aug 13 Environment Louisville Air Pollution Improving, But Ozone Problems Remain Louisville has met the national standard for sulfur dioxide for the first time since 2013, but struggles with unhealthy levels of ozone. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 13 Environment Louisville Air Pollution Improving, But Ozone Problems Remain Ryan Van Velzer
Jan 14 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: What’s Ahead For Kentucky Bourbon? We'll check the pulse of the industry with an hour-long talk with bourbon insiders — and with you. By Kyeland Jackson Jan 14 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: What's Ahead For Kentucky Bourbon? Kyeland Jackson
Nov 8 Recut Recut: Breaking Bourbon Nowadays, if you watch bourbon being made, you’re likely to see scientists in white coats right along with farm types in boots and overalls. By Jonese Franklin Nov 8 Recut Recut: Breaking Bourbon Jonese Franklin
Aug 30 Community Frazier Museum Opens Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center The new welcome center will serve as a starting point for official bourbon tourism in the state. It features a map of distilleries and a concierge to help plan trips. By Kyeland Jackson Aug 30 Community Frazier Museum Opens Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center Kyeland Jackson
Jul 26 Recut Recut: Will The Bourbon Boom Go Bust? Could drinkers at home and abroad fall out of love with Kentucky's famous brown liquor? By Jonese Franklin Jul 26 Recut Recut: Will The Bourbon Boom Go Bust? Jonese Franklin
Jul 20 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul Defends Trump’s Putin Summit This week in Kentucky politics, Rand Paul was one of the few politicians to defend Donald Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. By Ryland Barton Jul 20 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Rand Paul Defends Trump's Putin Summit Ryland Barton
Jul 19 Politics The Kentucky Bourbon Industry Is Worried About Long-Term Damage From A Trade War Kentucky bourbon is in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs from the EU, Mexico and Canada after President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. By Ryland Barton Jul 19 Politics Ky. Bourbon Industry Worried About Long-Term Damage From Trade War Ryland Barton
Jul 9 Arts and Culture Louisville Candy Makers Feel The Heat Of Recent Temperature Spike According to Kelly and Forest Ramsey, owners of the bourbon truffle store Art Eatables, chocolate is a finicky ingredient that starts getting "melty" at 73 degrees. By Ashlie Stevens Jul 9 Arts and Culture Louisville Candy Makers Feel The Heat Of Recent Temperature Spike Ashlie Stevens
Jul 5 Economy Caught In Tariff War, U.S. Distillers Fear Losing Out On Global Whiskey Boom U.S. whiskey distillers are being punished as U.S. trading partners retaliate against the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum. By John Ydstie, NPR Jul 5 Economy Caught In Tariff War, U.S. Distillers Fear Losing Out On Global Whiskey Boom John Ydstie, NPR
Jun 22 Politics Gov. Bevin Downplays Effect Of EU Tariffs On Bourbon Bevin is downplaying fears that the European Union's retaliatory tariffs could disrupt the booming market for the Bluegrass state's iconic bourbon industry. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Jun 22 Politics Gov. Bevin Downplays Effect Of EU Tariffs On Bourbon Bruce Schreiner, AP
Jun 1 Politics ‘Bourbon Without Borders’ Law Allows Kentucky Visitors To Ship Spirits Home The new law will allow visitors to Kentucky to ship up to 4.5 liters of spirits or 4 cases of wine back home — as long as their home state allows it. By Ryland Barton Jun 1 Politics New Law Allows Kentucky Visitors To Ship Spirits Home Ryland Barton
Apr 5 Economy Kentucky Rum? How Craft Distillers Prep For A Bourbon Bust We're in the middle of a bourbon boom. But with booms come busts, and the bourbon industry is historically cyclical. So to prepare, distillers are diversifying. By Ashlie Stevens Apr 5 Economy Kentucky Rum? How Craft Distillers Prep For A Bourbon Bust Ashlie Stevens
Mar 19 Economy Trader Woes: Region’s Bourbon, Beans And More Could Suffer Under Tariffs While some metals manufacturers in the region are ramping up hiring and production, other businesses are worried about retaliation from trade partners. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 19 Economy Region’s Bourbon, Beans And More Could Suffer Under Tariffs Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 7 Politics Bevin: Trump Tariffs Would Be ‘Good For Some, Not Good For Others’ Trump's proposal could benefit Kentucky aluminum manufacturers. But the proposal has also prompted worries of a trade war, which could hurt Kentucky bourbon. By Ryland Barton Mar 7 Politics Bevin: Trump Tariffs Would Be 'Good For Some, Not Good For Others' Ryland Barton