Whisky Advocate On Bulleit’s New Carbon-Neutral Distillery

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the world and left many whisky companies unsure of their future, spirits giant Diageo is forging ahead with construction of a new distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky.

Whisky Advocate first reported plans of this mega-distillery—which will make Bulleit and other whiskies that have yet to be announced—in 2018, the year after the Bulleit Distilling Co. opened in Shelbyville, Kentucky. More details on the new endeavor have just emerged, including a first for Diageo: This distillery will be entirely carbon neutral and powered by renewable energy.

Diageo doesn’t do things on a small scale, and this new distillery is set to be massive, among the largest carbon neutral distilleries in the country. It will boast a capacity of 10 million proof gallons per year—which is equivalent to well over 45 million bottles—and 12 warehouses, the company notes. Whisky Advocate has more.—Sam Stone

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