During World War II, many Kentucky distilleries were altered to produce penicillin. Penicillin, like bourbon, is produced through fermentation, so distillers helped produce the antibiotic while it was in short supply.
During World War II, many Kentucky distilleries were altered to produce penicillin. Penicillin, like bourbon, is produced through fermentation, so distillers helped produce the antibiotic while it was in short supply.