LOUISVILLE, KY, February 27, 2009 - Brown-Forman Corporation has issued its 2008 Corporate Responsibility interim report update on the company's corporate web site. The updated web pages can be found at:

http://www.brown-forman.com/responsibility

As was committed in the company's 2007-08 print report, the new web pages include an update of all the metrics in the first report, several new metrics, and key accomplishments from the past year. Highlights on the refreshed web pages include:

• responsibility advertising and Bluetooth video content from Brown-Forman's Jack Daniel's brand teams in the U.S. and Dubai,


• a third-party verified greenhouse gas inventory showing a 10% reduction in emissions for the company's U.S. and Canadian operations between 2005 and 2007,


• greater detail on the company's philosophy for sourcing non-GM grains,


• illustrations of employee engagement and volunteerism,


• increased transparency and goal setting for diversity and inclusion, and


• a page devoted to stakeholder feedback received on the first report as well as an invitation to continue the dialogue.

About Brown Forman
Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Tequila Herradura, el Jimador Tequila, Canadian Mist, Fetzer and Bonterra wines, and Korbel California Champagnes.

Brown-Forman Corporation

Brown-Forman Corporation

Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products, including Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Canadian Mist, Fetzer and Bolla Wines, and Korbel California Champagnes.

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