Kentucky Distillers Say CARE Threatens Bourbon

Dear Client: President of the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA), Eric Gregory, sent a letter today to the Congressional Bourbon Caucus and every member of Kentucky's Congressional Delegation urging them to oppose HR 5034 (or the CARE Act). He claims the legislation "could significantly damage Kentucky's signature Bourbon industry." Although proponents (mainly wholesalers and regulators) believe "it is needed to protect state-based alcohol regulation," writes Eric, the legislation "has many far-reaching and negative consequences."Under HR 5034, states' regulatory authority would trump