FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Matt Bevin today honored Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry for its booming economic and tourism impact by declaring September “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Bluegrass. “Kentucky Bourbon is a thriving, homegrown industry that’s hailed around the world,” said Gov. Bevin. “It’s a privilege to proclaim September “Bourbon Heritage Month” in celebration […]
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. What does this mean? On August 2nd, 2007, the US Senate declared September 2007 as “National Bourbon Heritage Month.” The bill, which was originally sponsored by Jim Bunning, reinforces the 1964 Act of Congress that declared bourbon “America’s Native Spirit” by celebrating the family heritage, tradition and deep-rooted legacy […]