Kentucky Distillers' Association

The Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA) is a trade organization representing the state's leading whiskey producers. It promotes the interests of Kentucky’s bourbon, rye, and whiskey industry through marketing, advocacy, and standards that preserve the craft's quality and heritage. The KDA also works to protect intellectual property, ensure responsible business practices, and support tourism related to distilleries. As a key industry group, it helps maintain Kentucky’s reputation as the birthplace of bourbon and fosters collaboration among distillers to sustain the industry's growth and reputation.