Whiskey House of Kentucky Lays of 30% of Workers, 22 With Right of Recall

Whiskey House of Kentucky said it laid off 30% of its workforce June 2, including 22 with right of recall.

Whiskey House remains open and is currently operating at 60% of capacity, David Mandell, CEO, said.

“We were among the last contract manufacturers to make workforce adjustments, and we fully expect to be among the first to bring employees back as demand returns,” Mandell said.

He noted the industry is navingating a cyclical slowdown, and said these decisions are "difficult because they affect people we care deeply about."

“While current market conditions remain challenging, we are encouraged by the momentum we are seeing in customer demand, the progress of our international expansion, and the long-term prospects for the whiskey industry,” Mandell said. “By taking these actions now, we are ensuring that Whiskey House remains financially strong, operationally ready, and positioned to lead when growth returns.”

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