FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored Rep. Chad McCoy on Monday with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in passing historic legislation in the 2018 General Assembly that allows distillery visitors to ship spirits home.
“As the chief sponsor of House Bill 400, Rep. McCoy was instrumental in securing the successful passage of this landmark legislation that will elevate our Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experiences and answer visitor’s number one demand – the ability to ship souvenir bottles home,” KDA President Eric Gregory said.
Rep. McCoy, R-Bardstown, is only the eighth person to ever receive the award, which the KDA created in 2009 to recognize elected officials who demonstrate tremendous care, diligence and initiative in promoting and protecting Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry.
Gregory and KDA member executives presented Rep. McCoy with a commemorative “100 Proof Award” barrel head Monday afternoon in Frankfort during an industry reception celebrating HB 400 at the Kentucky History Center.