2018-01-04 Liquor Commission Minutes

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Takase: Mr. Puckett, we're going to host a National conference in June. We actually have contact with one of the Kentucky bourbon distillers that's coming. If you want, we could put you in contact with them. Puckett: Ok, that'll be great. I was reading up on some of the latest stuff and they said that the next best bourbons in the United States probably won't come from Kentucky. Takase: I think it's been said that maybe 200-300 bourbon distillers popped up in the last five years. Puckett: There was a law in effect for a long time that you couldn't call it a bourbon unless it was made in Kentucky. That law's no longer in effect, but to be called bourbon, it has to contain 51% corn. I'm going to look into Hawaiian Sweet Corn here so that I can possibly call it a bourbon. If not, it's classified as a whiskey. Taniguchi: That's interesting. Any other questions? There were no questions from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: If not, can we have a motion to close public hearing? Nahale-a: Move to close public hearing. Onizuka: Second. Ms. Nahale-a moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Onizuka. Taniguchi: Moved and seconded to close public hearing. Any other discussion? There was no discussion from the Commissioners. Taniguchi: If not, all those in favor signify by saying, "Aye." The Commissioners voted "Aye." Taniguchi: Those opposed, "Nay." There was no opposition by the Commissioners. Taniguchi: Motion carried. Thank you. The motion was carried unanimously. Greenwell: Good luck. JANUARY 4, 2018 - LIQUOR COMMISSION MINUTES 5