669. Why Is 95 Percent of the World’s Bourbon Made in Kentucky?
The bourbon industry, once booming, is now facing a serious downturn due to falling demand, oversupply, and global trade barriers, despite having 16 million barrels aging in Kentucky. Time is both a core product attribute and a strategic liability.
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