The Lab · 2026-03-25 10:56:54 · Ars Technica
Chemists at the University of Kentucky have developed a method to transform the massive waste stream from bourbon production into a valuable energy storage material. They successfully converted stillage—the leftover grain from distilleries—into electrodes and used them to build supercapacitors. The resulting devices de...
The Vault · 2026-04-07 21:26:52 · Seeking Alpha
MGP Ingredients, a major supplier of distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins, is taking a significant operational pause. The company has announced plans to temporarily idle production at two of its distilleries located in Kentucky. This move directly impacts a key production hub for bourbon and other spirits, in...
The Vault · 2026-04-10 12:09:56 · ZeroHedge
The largest wine producer in the United States is making a historic, high-stakes bet on hard liquor. E. & J. Gallo Winery, the family-owned giant that dominates the global wine market by volume, has finalized its acquisition of the iconic Kentucky bourbon brand Four Roses from Japan’s Kirin Holdings in a deal valued at...