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Kentucky bourbon maker accused by family members of secretly filming them having sex: lawsuit

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Barbuti, A. (2026, October 3). Kentucky bourbon maker accused by family members of secretly filming them having sex: lawsuit. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/us-news/kentucky-bourbon-maker-accused-by-family-members-of-secretly-filming-them-having-sex-lawsuit/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-03 · by Angela Barbuti

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Wes Henderson, former CEO of Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey, was removed from his position after family members accused him of secretly filming them having sex at his Florida home using 15 hidden cameras in June 2025. The lawsuit claims that additional cameras were found at his Kentucky residence. Henderson’s lawyer denies the allegations, stating he is prepared to defend himself vigorously if necessary. TKC Distilling plans to investigate and has appointed Henderson's son as the new CEO.
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Wes Henderson, a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member and former CEO of TKC Distilling, was fired from his position after relatives accused him of secretly filming them having sex at his Florida vacation home. The lawsuit, filed in June 2025, alleges that 15 hidden cameras were discovered recording intimate acts and other private moments while the family stayed at Henderson's house near Melbourne, Florida. The footage allegedly included images of Henderson with other women as well as potential underage individuals. TKC Distilling announced Henderson’s dismissal on social media, and he has also stepped down from his role as deputy coroner in Oldham County, Kentucky. His lawyer stated that the complaint would likely be voluntarily dismissed, though specific reasons were not provided.

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Angela Barbuti
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Topics

Kentucky Oldham County TKC Distilling WLKY the Kentucky Castle

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Henderson GPE · 5× TKC Distilling ORG · 3× Kentucky GPE · 2× Oldham County GPE · 2× WLKY ORG · 2× Wes Henderson PERSON · 2× Fla. GPE · 1× Melbourne GPE · 1× True Story Whiskey ORG · 1× the Kentucky Castle ORG · 1×

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Wes Henderson was fired from his position as CEO of TKC Distilling, which owns the Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey, after a lawsuit filed by relatives alleged that they discovered 15 hidden cameras recording them while they stayed at his house near Melbourne, Fla., in June 2025.
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🔮 It is our understanding that the complaint will be voluntarily dismissed,” his lawyer said on Friday.

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A Kentucky bourbon maker was removed as CEO of a major whiskey group after being accused by family members of secretly filming them having sex at his home, according to a lawsuit. uncertain
them → remove → lawsuit
Wes Henderson was fired from his position as CEO of TKC Distilling, which owns the Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey, after a lawsuit filed by relatives alleged that they discovered 15 hidden cameras recording them while they stayed at his house near Melbourne, Fla., in June 2025. asserted
they → fire → June
According to the lawsuit, the family removed the cameras and their SD cards, and watched the footage, “which captured intimate acts as well as images of themselves in various stages of undress and using the restroom,” according to the Lexington Herald Ledger. “ uncertain
which → accord → Ledger
The cameras also captured the defendant, Wes Henderson, having sex with other women (not his wife). asserted
defendant → capture → women
Upon information and belief, the cameras captured other adults having sex, as well as footage of what appeared to be a homeless individual, potentially a minor, who happened to be carrying a portable medical device, using the restroom,” according to the filing. uncertain
who → capture → filing
The group alleged they told their relatives and Henderson’s wife, who “gave (them) permission to sweep their Oldham County, Kentucky home for similar hidden recording devices,” where they claim another 15 similar cameras were discovered, according to the lawsuit. uncertain
cameras → allege → lawsuit
No criminal charges have been filed against Henderson, and the 60-year-old Bourbon Hall of Fame member refuted the allegations made against him. asserted
member → file → him
“Wes unequivocally denies the allegations in the lawsuit. asserted
Wes → deny → lawsuit
It is our understanding that the complaint will be voluntarily dismissed,” his lawyer said on Friday. asserted
lawyer → dismiss → Friday
“If that does not happen, he is prepared to vigorously defend himself. asserted
he → happen → himself
After terminating Henderson from his role, TKC Distilling installed his son, who previously served as the company’s COO, as the new CEO, according to a statement released Saturday, as per WLKY. uncertain
who → terminate → WLKY
Henderson is also taking an unpaid leave of absence from his role as deputy coroner in Oldham County, advanced coroner David Pendleton told WLKY. asserted
Pendleton → take → WLKY
A former firefighter, Henderson founded of Angel’s Envy bourbon and sold the brand to Barcardi Limited in 2015 for a reported $150 million. asserted
Henderson → found → million
He purchased the Kentucky Castle, an 110-acre estate in Versailles that boasts amenities like a hotel, farm-to-table restaurant, spa and event space, for $19 million in 2023 — and had plans to build a $92.5 million distillery, which have since been halted, according to The Oldham Era. uncertain
which → purchase → Era
TKC Distilling said it would be investigating the allegations. asserted
it → say → allegations
“The company remains committed to addressing the matter with responsibility and to ensuring that the investigation is conducted thoroughly and fairly,” the company said in a statement. asserted
company → remain → statement
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