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Situated in the heart of Ireland in the small town of Kilbeggan in Co. Westmeath, Kilbeggan is Ireland's oldest operating distillery. This location was chosen for good reason, with the three natural ingredients needed to distill superior quality whiskey close by. Located on the Brosna River, it has access to clean water, along with locally grown grains and a ready supply of turf (used for malting) from nearby bogs. A water wheel sits at its center and symbolizes the heart of the distillery, dating back to the 19th century. For generations it has been an iconic feature of the distillery and served as the engine behind its whiskey production.

Kilbeggan® is a unique Irish whiskey. Like most Irish people, Kilbeggan® Irish Whiskey is easy going and approachable but with its own distinctive style. For more information on Kilbeggan® Irish Whiskey, visit www.KilbegganWhiskey.com, like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KilbegganIrishWhiskey) or follow us on Twitter @IrishKilbeggan.

About Beam Inc.
As one of the world's leading premium spirits companies, Beam is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher's Scotch Whisky, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Cruzan Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC and DeKuyper Cordials. Beam is focused on delivering superior performance with its unique combination of scale with agility and a strategy of Creating Famous Brands, Building Winning Markets and Fueling Our Growth. Beam and its 3,400 passionate associates worldwide generated 2012 sales of $2.5 billion (excluding excise taxes), volume of 38 million 9-liter equivalent cases and some of the industry's fastest growing innovations.

Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BEAM and is included in the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index. For more information on Beam, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com.

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Kilbeggan® Blended Irish Whiskey 40% Alc./Vol. ©2013 Kilbeggan Distilling Import Company, Deerfield, IL
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