The South Will Rise Again

Bourbon makers' spirit spreading worldwide

Distillers are expanding their bourbon production and storage and dispatching sales teams around the world, bullish for a traditionally Southern beverage gaining popularity worldwide. Surging exports, the weak U.S. dollar and rising popularity among younger Americans are driving the boom.

Hat-tip: Insty, natch.

Posted by jk at July 7, 2008 4:58 PM