Pernod Ricard to Build New $196 Million Distillery in Kentucky
Pernod Ricard plans to construct a new distillery in central Kentucky to produce bourbon brand Jefferson’s. The price tag to construct the 75,000-square-foot facility will be $196 million.
Pernod Ricard also holds brands such as Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, and Glenlivet.
Plans for the 265-acre space in Lebanon, Ky., include a distillery, drying operation, three warehouses, and a visitor center. Construction is expected to begin in January 2023 and run through July of the year after.
The venture is expected to produce 55 full-time positions and will also include a focus on using zero fossil fuel, as all products will be fully carbon neutral. It’s anticipated that the planned 7.5 million proof-gallon facilities will produce 115,000 barrels annually.
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