Ah 2022, you did not disappoint. Bourbon has been on a solid winning streak as 2022 certainly reflected that with a large batch of twists and turns throughout the year.
We look back on some of the big happenings and events that made it pop.
New Distillery Announcements in 2022
- $250M Distillery in The Works for Jefferson’s
- $50M Distillery for Blue Run in Georgetown, KY
- $30M Distillery for “Western Kentucky Spirit Co.”
- $23M Distillery planned for “Augusta Distillery” in Augusta, KY
- Jane Bowie and Denny Potter Announce New Distillery Plans
- Heaven Hill: $135m New Distillery in Bardstown Slated for 2024 Completion
Distillery Expansion News in 2022
- $93M Investment by Willett
- $8.2M Production and Visitor Experience Expansion by Angel’s Envy
- Buffalo Trace Announced New Dining Destination Slated for 2023
- $400M Expansion Scripted for Jim Beam’s “Booker Noe Plant”
- $23M for Four Roses “Cox Creek” Barrel Housing
- $1.2B Expansion at Buffalo Trace, 2022 Doubles Distilling Production with New Still
Industry Departures
- Jane Bowie and Denny Potter Leave Maker’s Mark
- Jackie Zykan Bids Farewell to Old Forester
- Jacob Call Departs Green River Distilling Co
- Lisa Rope Wicker Leaves Widow Jane Distillery
- Barton Closes Its Public Tours
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