Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law Volume 11 Issue 3 Article 2 2019 Sazerac Brands v. Peristyle: Bourbon History Matters as a Matter of Law Brian F. Haara Melissa M. Whitehead Follow this and additional works at: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kjeanrl Part of the Intellectual Property Law Commons Right click to open a feedback form in a new tab to let us know how this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Haara, Brian F. and Whitehead, Melissa M. (2019) "Sazerac Brands v. Peristyle: Bourbon History Matters as a Matter of Law," Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law: Vol. 11 : Iss. 3 , Article 2. Available at: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kjeanrl/vol11/iss3/2 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Law Journals at UKnowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law by an authorized editor of UKnowledge. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. Sazerac Brands v. Peristyle: Bourbon History Matters as a Matter of Law Brian F. Haara and Melissa M. Whitehead* INTRODUCTION It would be difficult to discuss Kentucky's history without recognizing the role of bourbon. In a state with more bourbon barrels than people due to its pristine limestone-filtered water, abundant natural resources, and a grain-friendly climate-which combine to produce ninety-five percent of all bourbon-it is not surprising that bourbon distilleries, old and new, have contributed richly to the history, economy, and tourism of the Commonwealth.' The diversity of Kentucky's bourbon industry was hit hard by Prohibition, however, consolidating hundreds of distilleries into a few lucky government-approved distillers.