Connecting with Kentucky's Bourbon Industry 

KyCGA was host to more than 40 Kentucky bourbon industry representatives in July 2010 to encourage distillers to utilize more Kentucky-grown corn. Growers and seed representatives were on hand to discuss market needs and quality issues.

It is estimated that about 12 million bushels of corn are consumed by local distillers, but a substantial percentage of that corn is grown outside Kentucky borders. The distilleries’ grain buyers told the group that the corn must meet specific standards and have certain quality characteristics.

KyCGA is committed to working with this specialized industry that provides a unique marketing opportunity for our Kentucky growers.

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Dave Scheurich (left), general manager of Woodford Reserve, and former Kentucky Corn Promotion Council member Stephen Kelley discuss corn needs specific to the bourbon industry.

For more information about Kentucky's bourbon industry, visit www.kybourbon.com.