Bourbon in Kentucky Oral History Collection

Bourbon has been a part of Kentucky culture and heritage since it was first distilled there in the late eighteenth century. Since then the industry has expanded to international markets and proved to be a major industry for the state of Kentucky. This collection chronicles two Kentucky distilleries, Buffalo Trace and Jim Beam, with interviews from family members, employees, and local historians. Topics addressed in the collection include the history and process of bourbon production, governmental regulations on bourbon, the industry's economic struggles and successes, family involvement in the companies, and the industry's affect on the community.