Louisville's wealthiest family is also one of the richest in the United States, according to Forbes. The number of families worth $10 billion has grown by nine since Forbes last compiled data in 2020. If you consider yourself to be a connoisseur of distilled spirits, you may be familiar with the source of wealth for the Brown family. The Brown family owns an estimated 50% of the publicly traded firm. The family owns Spendthrift Farm in Kentucky, which, with others, owned the 2020 Kentucky Derby winner, Authentic."

Source: Forbes February 26, 2024 15:44 UTC