Impact of Marijuana on Bourbon - Episode 206

You can't discount the impact marijuana is currently having on states that have legalized recreational use. There's now more research and funding looking at the impact of marijuana not only from a medicinal use, but also economic footprint that funds many city and state government initiatives. Of course, liquor industries are curious and want to make sure this doesn't hurt sales. Will it? I don't know, but today's guests do. David Ozgo, Chief Economist at Distilled Spirits Council and Clay Busch, Vice President of Heavy Grass join the show to talk from their respective sides. Those advocating widespread legalization helps everyone, and those taking precautions for its hurting sales of the spirits business.


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Show Notes:
- This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about Kentucky state pride.
- What's your connection to bourbon?
- Give us some background on your organizations.
- Do you encourage smoking weed to harness creativity?
- Is there a concern from the Distilled Spirits Council with the combination of marijuana and spirits?
- Let's discuss consuming responsibly.
- Should brands try to align themselves with marijuana?
- Tell us about the research the government is doing on marijuana?
- How would spirit companies use marijuana in their portfolio?
- What is CBD compared to marijuana?
- Do you think marijuana has an impact on the spirits industry?
- Are people worried about marijuana impacting spirits?
- How do national companies handle marijuana use with employees that live in legal states?
- What do you think about experimentation of marijuana in spirits?
- What is your goal in regards to marijuana?
- What are your thoughts on hemp?
- Are they worried about the spirit or their pocket books?
- How can you pair marijuana with whiskey?


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