Supporting the designation of "National Bourbon Heritage Month".

Legislation Details

Supports the designation of “National Bourbon Heritage Month.”
Recognizes bourbon as “America’s Native Spirit,” a title declared by Congress in 1964.
Acknowledges Kentucky as the birthplace of bourbon and its significance to the spirit’s identity.
Notes that Kentucky produces 95% of the world’s bourbon supply.
Highlights the presence of 100 licensed distilleries in Kentucky, operated by 84 companies across 42 counties.
States that bourbon contributes over $9 billion and 23,000 jobs to Kentucky’s economy annually.
Mentions that Kentucky distilleries exported over $500 million in products in 2022, primarily bourbon.
Points out that bourbon production relies on millions of bushels of corn and other grains from Kentucky farmers.
Emphasizes bourbon’s global recognition as synonymous with Kentucky.
Acknowledges the role of Kentucky distillers in promoting responsible consumption and combating underage drinking and impaired driving.
Celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Declares that September will be a month of celebration for “National Bourbon Heritage Month” at various government levels.