Soon To Be Big In Japan, Jim Beam's Roots To Stay In Kentucky

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In a deal worth some $16 billion, the Japanese beverage giant Suntory is buying Beam, the maker of Jim Beam bourbon and the owner of well-known American brands such as Maker's Mark. Industry leaders say it's a reflection of bourbon's exploding popularity in Asian markets, but some are wondering if the new owners will preserve bourbon's Kentucky heritage.

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