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Brown-Forman Reinforces Its Presence In Kentucky Bourbon

Led by Jack Daniel’s, Tennessee whiskey continues to account for more than half of Brown-Forman’s U.S. volume, but the Louisville-based company has also been aggressively strengthening its presence in whiskey from its home state of Kentucky. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 10, 2018

B-F, Diageo Continue Battle Over Tennessee Whiskey Definition

Diageo and Brown-Forman continue to be at odds over a 2013 Tennessee state law regulating the designation “Tennessee whiskey.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 31, 2014

Tennessee Legislature Refers Controversial Whiskey Law To Study Committee

The Tennessee state legislature has voted to send a law governing the production and marketing of Tennessee whiskey to a study committee this summer, rather than repeal it, as Diageo has sought. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 26, 2014

New Bills On Tennessee Whiskey Pit Diageo, Brown-Forman Against Each Other

One of the sponsors of a bill that would loosen some of the requirements regulating the designation “Tennessee whiskey” says his aim isn’t to help spirits giant Diageo with the new legislation, but to aid small distillers who are being hampered by the current law. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 18, 2014