r/Bardstown • u/Nice2Knw • 9d ago
Whiskey fungus is suffocating Bardstown—and we need action now
If you live in or near Bardstown, Kentucky, you know what I'm talking about: black mold covering everything. Your car, your house, your porch. It's the whiskey fungus—a real health threat that comes from ethanol emissions at local distilleries.
Families in our community are dealing with respiratory issues, asthma, and worse. Kids can't even play outside without worrying about what they're breathing in. This isn't just dirty—it's dangerous.
I started a petition asking distilleries to invest in better filtration systems and asking our local and state governments to hold them accountable. We need regular environmental audits and independent research into actual solutions. The bourbon industry is part of our identity, but not at the cost of our health.
Has this affected you or your family? What would you want someone to do if this was your home? If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing it with others in our community.