**Kentucky Whiskey Distilleries Face Bankruptcy: What It Means for the $9B Industry and Beyond**
Bottles of Kentucky bourbon line a shelf, symbolizing the state’s $9 billion whiskey industry now facing bankruptcy challenges. Discover why Kentucky’s $9 billion whiskey industry is facing bankruptcies, from Luca Mariano to Kentucky Owl. Learn how falling demand and debt could impact local economies, including sports tourism. Follow for insights! Kentucky whiskey, bourbon bankruptcy, Luca Mariano Distillery, Garrard County Distilling, Kentucky Owl, bourbon industry crisis, whiskey demand, economic impact, sports tourism, Kentucky economy Kentucky Whiskey Distilleries Face Bankruptcy: A Sobering Reality for a $9B Industry Kentucky’s bourbon and whiskey industry, valued at an impressive $9 billion, is hitting a rough patch. Once a symbol of American pride and a cornerstone of the state’s economy, several distilleries are now grappling with bankruptcy, mounting debt, and declining demand. This crisis not only threatens the spirits industry but a...