396: From Ohio River to Bourbon Barrel: The Untold Story of Louisville's Water

Podcast: Bourbon Lens · Bourbon Lens

Opublikowano: 2026-08-16

Most people never think twice about the water coming out of their tap — until they hear how Louisville turned it into a source of civic pride, a public health milestone, and a hidden ingredient in the bourbon industry. At the historic Louisville Water Tower, host Jake sits down with Kelly Dearing Smith, VP of Communications and Marketing at Louisville Water, to explore why this landmark matters far beyond its riverside views. Kelly traces Louisville Water's origin story back to 1860, when the utility served just 512 customers pulling untreated water straight from the Ohio River. From there, she walks th...