Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Senate Clears Bourbon Bill
KENTUCKY....
The Kentucky state Senate passed a version Wednesday that would allow distilleries and wineries to offer offsite complimentary tastings...giving Kentucky bourbon makers more opportunities to showcase their whiskey. The samplings would have to be done at authorized retail locations, and the alcohol would have to be bought from the retailer. Meanwhile, the House defeated a related bill, voted down 51-43, that would have allowed bourbon distillers to set up sampling booths at conventions and special events, including the World Equestrian Games in Lexington in September.
The Kentucky state Senate passed a version Wednesday that would allow distilleries and wineries to offer offsite complimentary tastings...giving Kentucky bourbon makers more opportunities to showcase their whiskey. The samplings would have to be done at authorized retail locations, and the alcohol would have to be bought from the retailer. Meanwhile, the House defeated a related bill, voted down 51-43, that would have allowed bourbon distillers to set up sampling booths at conventions and special events, including the World Equestrian Games in Lexington in September.
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