Rebirth of Bourbon

Welcome to Bardstown, KY: The Bourbon Capital of the World(R)Bourbon s popularity is now a global phenomenon, but you need only look at Bardstown, Kentucky, to see its remarkable and evolving impacts. This historic city of 13,500 people is booming as a result, but it s also enduring growing pains.The economic impacts from a massive influx of tourists to what is now America s bourbon epicenter are positive on many levels, but with those crowds comes pressure on infrastructure, services and accommodations. The demand for hotels, bars and restaurants is at an all-time high, and investors from across the globe are addressing those needs.Still, as a two-century-old Kentucky cultural and entertainment center long before it was discovered by bourbon drinkers ; many locals want to ensure the traditional Bardstown experience doesn t disappear amid novel entertainment options.