Yes, There's Really a Bourbon Drought

Harlen Wheatley, master distiller at Buffalo Trace, discusses a shortage in certain types of bourbon and his brand's expansion efforts to keep up with increasing demand. Wheatley speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."

Nov 8, 2016

Harlen Wheatley, master distiller at Buffalo Trace, discusses a shortage in certain types of bourbon and his brand's expansion efforts to keep up with increasing demand. Wheatley speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."

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