Bourbon distillers are gearing up for major expansions across the state: The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority on Thursday gave preliminary approval for tax incentives on almost $115 million in projects at Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace and a potential new distiller. Maker's Mark Distillery in Marion County will begin a $71 million, two-part project this spring that will increase production capacity while maintaining handcrafted methods, according to a KEDFA report. Last spring, Maker's Mark announced plans to lower its proof slightly to stretch its premium bourbon to meet booming demand. But backlash from fans...
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