Kentucky's Whiskey House Distillery lays off 22 workers amid bourbon industry downturn
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Summary
Whiskey House Distillery in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, laid off 22 workers (30% of its workforce) on June 2, 2025, as the ongoing slump in bourbon and whiskey demand continues to impact the industry. CEO David Mandell attributed the layoffs to a cyclical slowdown and global market shocks, noting that the company is providing support measures for affected employees. The layoffs reflect broader challenges facing Kentucky's bourbon industry.
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Another Kentucky distillery has announced layoffs as the ongoing slump in demand for bourbon and whiskey continues to take a toll on jobs.
CEO David Mandell cites cyclical slowdown and support measures.
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