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Bourbon’s Boom: Growth, Trends, and the Role of Agriculture

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  • Murphy, Ryan
  • Gardner, Grant E.
  • Mark, Tyler
  • DeBolt, Seth

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Over the past two decades, bourbon has not only reclaimed its spot as America's native spirit but also emerged as a global symbol of craftsmanship, authenticity, and agricultural heritage. From small craft distilleries to large-scale operations, the U.S. bourbon industry has experienced tremendous growth, driven by shifting consumer preferences, policy changes, and expanding export markets. This publication explores the significant trends shaping the bourbon sector today while highlighting the deep connection between bourbon and American agriculture—particularly the farmers who grow the grains. The University of Kentucky Extension publication Distillery Grain Demand in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Ohio (AEC-103) further highlights the industry’s significance for grain producers by assessing the grain requirements of distilleries in Kentucky and neighboring states (Murphy et al. 2026).

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  • Murphy, Ryan & Gardner, Grant E. & Mark, Tyler & DeBolt, Seth, 2026. "Bourbon’s Boom: Growth, Trends, and the Role of Agriculture," Numbered Extension Articles 396403, University of Kentucky, Department of Agricultural Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ukynea:396403
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.396403
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