Raw materials
corn
rye
malted barley
Distillery
James B. Beam Distilling
Explore the spirits, production style and story of James B. Beam Distilling.
James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the historic production complex that creates Jim Beam bourbons and other labels from the Beam family; it is based in Clermont, Kentucky (USA) and is part of the Beam Suntory group.
bourbon
American whisky
whisky
Producer range
Producer range James B. Beam Distilling
Spirit categories
bourbon
American whisky
whisky
Representative products
Jim Beam (White Label) - Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Whisky Jim Beam - 100cl
Casks and ageing vessels
new charred American oak barrels
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Industrial-scale production focused on bourbon: fermentation, distillation and aging in dedicated racking houses on the Clermont campus; the company also promotes guided tours and educational experiences on site.
Ageing
Aging in new charred American oak barrels (new, charred oak) as required for bourbon.
Producer history James B. Beam Distilling
The Beam family's origins in whiskey production are traditionally traced back to the late 18th century; continuous production is often dated to 1795. After Prohibition the company was reorganized as James B. Beam Distilling Company in the 1930s and the Clermont site became the modern production heart. Today the facility operates as a production and visitor campus, maintaining ties to the Beam family's historical roots.
Production philosophy
Emphasize family heritage and consistent bourbon production: highlight traditional bourbon-making methods combined with ongoing investments in facilities and public experiences.
Territory
Clermont, Kentucky (USA) — James B. Beam Distilling Co. campus; brands distributed globally via the Beam Suntory group.
James B. Beam Distilling
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