 In 2007, Congress declared September as National Bourbon Heritage Month. I have adopted this as a personal annual resolution since my birthday is in September and because I like resolutions I can keep. I have been strongly devoted to my cause, tasting a few of my favorites this month, including Blanton’s, Basil Haydon’s, and Eagle Rare. I also stopped by Char No. 4 on a recent evening to sample some Larceny, a wheated bourbon produced by Heaven Hill. In contrast to their wheat whiskey – the delicious Bernheim – a wheated bourbon still follows the bourbon rules of 51 to 79 percent corn, but the rest is wheat instead of, say, rye. Not too sweet, not too much of a kick in the gut, it’s a nice balance. And makes a really good Manhattan. There’s still a few days left to celebrate “America’s Native Spirit. ” Be a good American and drink some bourbon. You might need it to get through election season.
By decree: SRES 294 ATS 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 294 Designating September 2007 as `National Bourbon Heritage Month'. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2007 Mr. BUNNING submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2007 as `National Bourbon Heritage Month'. Whereas Congress declared bourbon as `America's Native Spirit' in 1964, making it the only spirit distinctive to the United States; Whereas the history of bourbon-making is interwoven with the history of the United States, from the first settlers of Kentucky in the 1700s, who began the bourbon-making process, to the 2,000 families and farmers distilling bourbon in Kentucky by the 1800s; Whereas bourbon has been used as a form of currency; Whereas generations have continued the heritage and tradition of the bourbon-making process, unchanged from the process used by their ancestors centuries before; Whereas individual recipes for bourbon call for natural ingredients, utilizing the local Kentucky farming community and leading to continued economic development for the Commonwealth of Kentucky; Whereas generations of people in the United States have traveled to Kentucky to experience the family heritage, tradition, and deep-rooted legacy that the Commonwealth contributes to the United States; Whereas each year during September visitors from over 13 countries attend a Kentucky-inspired commemoration to celebrate the history of the Commonwealth, the distilleries, and bourbon; Whereas people who enjoy bourbon should do so responsibly and in moderation; and Whereas members of the beverage alcohol industry should continue efforts to promote responsible consumption and to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates September 2007 as `National Bourbon Heritage Month'; (2) recognizes bourbon as `America's Native Spirit' and reinforces its heritage and tradition and its place in the history of the United States; and (3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to the culture of the United States. Comments are closed.
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