U.S. Senate Declares September "National Bourbon Heritage Month"

Beam Global Spirits & Wine Joins Senate in Celebration of America's Native Spirit

Deerfield, Ill. - August 3, 2007 - Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., the world's number one bourbon producer, proudly applauds that the U.S. Senate has declared, by unanimous vote, September 2007 as "National Bourbon Heritage Month". This resolution reinforces bourbon as "America's Native Spirit" by celebrating the family heritage, tradition and deep-rooted legacy that the bourbon industry contributes to the United States. The resolution calls for consumers who enjoy bourbon to do so responsibly and in moderation.

"This is a great honor that the U.S. Senate has bestowed upon the bourbon industry," said Bill Samuels Jr., president of Maker's Mark Distillery. "The tradition of family heritage, authenticity and craftsmanship behind bourbon is what has made it an American Icon."

"This recognition is a long time coming . my great-grand-daddy would be proud," said Frederick "Fred" Booker Noe III, seventh-generation Jim Beam family member and native of Bardstown, Ky. "The U.S. Senate is recognizing bourbon's unique place in American history and we're looking forward to celebrating this September."

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