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12/07/09 - Buffalo Trace's Sazerac Rye, named top whiskey in the world according to the 2010 edition of the Whisky Bible. (The State-Journal)
11/22/09- Distillers seek a simpler sampling law to help promote their products. (Kentucky.com)
11/16/09 - New whiskey distillery in Christian County, first in 100 years in that county. (WKMS.org)
10/20/09 - Five things you didn't know about Bourbon. (Fox News)
10/20/09 - Beam Global Spirits & Wine announces major corporate reorganization, closing Carthage plant, creates new position of VP of global whiskey. (Examiner.com)
10/15/09 - Chandler: don't tax the Bourbon industry that supplies 3,200 local jobs, over $3 billion a year in economic value, and 500,000 tourists annually. (Richmond Register)
10/09/09 - U.S. Whiskey market worth 28.3 million cases in 2008, but industry looks overseas for growth. (Reuters.com)
10/08/09 - Inaugural Bourbon Chase 200 mile relay run highlights industry's effort to build tourism and market products. (Kentucky.com)
9/01/09 - September is National Bourbon Heritage Month: celebrating of America's "Native Spirit". (Examiner.com)
9/01/09 - Beer makers capitalize on used Bourbon Whiskey Barrels to flavor their brews. (Examiner.com)
8/30/09 - National Bourbon Heritage Month: Governor Steve Beshear’s proclamations and other Bourbon industry facts. (Examiner.com)
8/21/09 - Fall brings release of new top-shelf Bourbons, including Parker Heritage Golden Anniversary and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. (Examiner.com)
8/18/09 - Kentucky Bourbon Trail makes National Geographic's list. (Business Lexington)
7/06/09 - Forty-eight year employee of Buffalo Trace explains how patience creates the perfect Bourbon. (The State Journal)
7/06/09 - The Bradford House Historical Association welcomes Frederick Booker Noe III to its first Whiskey Rebellion Dinner. (Observer-Reporter.com)
7/04/09 - Wyoming distillery becomes first Bourbon distillery in state's history, with the help of two renowned Kentucky distillers. (Wyoming Business Report)
7/02/09 - Knob Creek faces Bourbon shortage, next batch to be available November '09. (DigitalCity.com)
6/23/09 - Old Taylor Bourbon label and inventory are purchased by Buffalo Trace from Beam Global Spirits and Wine, Inc.. (Business First)
6/18/09 - Two Kentucky congressman form bi-partisan Congressional Bourbon Caucus. (Examiner.com)
6/13/09 - Betting on Bourbon! Even in an economic downturn investment, sales, and interest in Bourbon are up. (Cincinnati.com)
5/19/09 - Two Kentucky spirits gain critical acclaim at World Whiskies Competition, organized by Whisky Magazine (Business First)
5/16/09 - Bourbon tax revenues down to date in '09 for Kentucky, tax hike and economy to blame. (Kypost.com)
5/13/09 - Corsair Artisan Distillery, a local micro-distillery specializing in premium spirits in Bowling Green KY announces grand opening. (The Amplifier)
5/11/09 - Four Roses announces 2009 release of it's annual Single Barrel Limited Edition, to reach stores in June. (drinkhacker.com)
5/03/09 - The famous men of Bourbon. The Courier-Journal explores their names and their history. (The Courier-Journal)
5/01/09 - Fortune Brands, parent company of Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon labels, reports 1Q results down due to decreasing home construction spending. (Business First)
4/29/09 - Diversity and the many intricate differences in individual styles of Bourbons is what makes this spirits category exciting. (The Washington Post)
4/28/09 - Before Derby, brush up on these little known Bourbon facts that will make you the most knowledgeable Bourbon connoisseur at your party. (The Courier-Journal)
4/24/09 - Rye: a classic American Whiskey is making a comeback. (The Canadian Press)
4/23/09 - Brooklyn Brewery may start making whiskey and gin, a first for city since before Prohibition. (AM New York)
4/17/09 - Jim Beam Bourbon to launch a new whiskey named Red Stag in June 2009. (Business Review)
4/13/09 - Woodford Reserve Bourbon unveiled their 2009 $1,000 Mint Julep cups Monday at Churchill Downs. (Wave 3 News)
4/09/09 - Italian company, Gruppo Campari, announces it has signed an agreement to acquire Wild Turkey from Pernod Ricard. (Drinks Business Review)
3/26/09 - New Orleans, LA based Sazerac Co. has completed its $334 million acquisition of Constellation Brands, Inc., including several Bourbon brands. (Business First)
3/11/09 - Kentucky's own Heaven Hill wins prestigious award. (Business First)
2/10/09 - Bourbon poured on steps of Kentucky State capital to protest tax hike. (Fox News)
1/06/09 - Alltech, Inc. has begun distilling a new bourbon for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010. (Business First)
1/14/09 - Constellation Brands (Buffalo Trace) acquires Barton Brands Ltd. labels from The Sazerac Company of New Orleans. (The Courier-Journal)
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