669. Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky?
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The episode explores the reasons behind Kentucky producing 95 percent of the world's bourbon, examining tradition and protectionism, and discusses the implications of a potential bourbon glut.
Is it tradition … or protectionism? And what happens when the bourbon boom turns into a glut?
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