# Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller Events Guide > Meet master distillers at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. James B. Beam Distilling Co. shares tips on tastings, tours & tickets. Plan your visit today! **Published:** 2026-08-15 | **Updated:** 2026-11-02 | **Author:** renatoloureiro **URL:** https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Events ![Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller Events Guide](https://beamdistilling.sites.aigrowthagent.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1786698758715-c6d5db62b085-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content *Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co. | Last updated: November 1, 2026* ## Key Takeaways - Kentucky Bourbon Festival master distiller events sell out within hours, so advance planning matters for 2027. - Festival programming spans VIP tastings, auctions, small-group flights, master classes, and signature galas with named distillers. - Named distillers such as Fred Noe, Conor O’Driscoll, and Blake Layfield lead ticketed sessions and free bottle signings. - Free Bourbon:30 panels and distillery booth signings give you low-risk master distiller access without premium tickets. - James B. Beam Distilling Co. offers year-round named-distiller experiences that do not require festival tickets. [Book Your Beam Experience Today](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Master Distiller Event Formats At The Kentucky Bourbon Festival The festival organizes its programming across five clear formats. Knowing each type helps you decide what to book first and what to treat as a bonus. - **VIP Tastings** – Small, ticketed, seated tastings led by a named distiller, [priced from roughly $95 to several hundred dollars per person](https://explorebardstown.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival). [VIP tickets are capped at 400 (390 sold in 2025 and 380 in 2024)](https://chasingtheunicornpodcast.com/400-tickets-left-kentucky-bourbon-festival-2026-05-23/), and only the top-tier Oris President’s Club experience is limited to roughly two to three dozen guests. - **The Master Distillers Auction** – A [ticketed charity event where rare bottles are auctioned with distillers present](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival), [benefiting the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History and Spalding Hall in Bardstown](https://whiskeyshenanigans.com/kentucky-bourbon-festival-how-to-maximize-your-experience). [In 2026 it was open to the public with no festival ticket required](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival). - **Small-Group Flights** – Intimate guided flights, often hosted at a distillery or partner venue, where group size and distiller presence vary by event. - **Master Classes And Pairings** – Educational sessions on production, maturation, or food pairing, ranging from free Bourbon:30 stage panels to ticketed seminars at off-site venues. - **Signature Galas** – Large-format evening events with distillers in attendance, such as the Bourbon in the Air kickoff and the Bourbon Icons Dinner, typically the most expensive tier. For a deeper orientation to the festival’s logistics, see [Kentucky Bourbon Festival: Tickets, Dates & Tips](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-festival-official-site/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). ## Named Master Distillers Who Led 2026 Festival Events The following names and roles come from the 2026 program and do not confirm the 2027 lineup. The official festival site will list final 2027 programming once it publishes. In 2026, sessions featured named, senior distillers rather than brand ambassadors. They led formal ticketed events, appeared on main-stage panels, and hosted free bottle signings. - **Brian Sprance** ([Master Distiller, New Riff Distilling](https://newriffdistilling.com/kbf-2026)) – [co-led the sold-out ticketed session “You Think You Know New Riff Whiskey?” and hosted a public bottle signing](https://newriffdistilling.com/kbf-2026). [New Riff was the 2026 Featured Distillery](https://newriffdistilling.com/kbf-2026). - **Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson** ([Master Distiller and Chief Operating Officer, Michter’s](https://bevinfogroup.com/2026/09/14/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2026-whiskey-industry-bourbon-american-us-trends)) – [hosted a bottle signing with attendees lining up for the session](https://bevinfogroup.com/2026/09/14/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2026-whiskey-industry-bourbon-american-us-trends). - **Blake Layfield** ([Master Distiller, Maker’s Mark](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival)) – [led a tasting of the 2026 Cellar Aged release at the distillery’s Cellar Aged Launch Party](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival), [with tickets starting at $79.50](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival). - **Jacob Call** ([Master Distiller, Western Kentucky Distilling Co.](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival)) – [released “Samuel Call,” an 8-year, 9-month single-barrel bourbon](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival) named for the original Call family distiller. - **Craig Beam** ([Master Distiller, Jackson Purchase Distillery](https://distillerytrail.com/blog/kentucky-bourbon-festival-distiller-talk-whats-your-favorite-bottle-youll-never-open-one-more-pour-pt-1)) – [has attended every Kentucky Bourbon Festival since its first edition in the early 1990s, with 1991 cited by some sources and 1992 by others](https://distillerytrail.com/blog/kentucky-bourbon-festival-distiller-talk-whats-your-favorite-bottle-youll-never-open-one-more-pour-pt-1), and appeared on the main stage in 2026. - **Conor O’Driscoll** ([Master Distiller, Heaven Hill](https://bevinfogroup.com/2026/09/14/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2026-whiskey-industry-bourbon-american-us-trends)) – [led “Heritage of Heaven Hill,” a seated tasting featuring five aged releases from 17 to 22 years old](https://bevinfogroup.com/2026/09/14/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2026-whiskey-industry-bourbon-american-us-trends), [priced at $159](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival). - **Fred Noe** (7th-Generation Master Distiller, James B. Beam Distilling Co.) – [hosted a “Brunch with Fred Noe” tasting and bottle signing at Evergreen Liquors in Bardstown during the 2026 festival weekend](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival). For a guide to meeting these distillers in person, see [How To Meet a Master Distiller at the KY Bourbon Festival](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-festival-meet-distiller/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). ## Free And Ticketed Master Distiller Events: How To Prioritize Some master distiller moments at the festival are free. [The Bourbon:30 stage on the Great Lawn runs free 30-minute panels and interviews throughout the weekend](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival), and [the full schedule is posted on a sign by the stage](https://whiskeyshenanigans.com/kentucky-bourbon-festival-how-to-maximize-your-experience), so you only need general admission. Bottle signings at distillery booths are also free with entry and form the low-risk layer of any festival plan. Premium sessions call for a different calculation. Value in this tier comes from intimacy and access: how many guests share the room, whether the distiller leads the pour or simply attends, and whether the tasting is guided with production context or self-directed. [In 2026, add-on master distiller sessions ranged from $50 cocktail masterclasses to $2,300 two-night private barrel experiences](https://bourbonbanter.com/the-ultimate-insiders-guide-to-the-2026-kentucky-bourbon-festival). That spread reflects group size and liquid rarity more than a simple quality ranking. Ticket timing matters as much as ticket type. [The 2026 festival sold out all VIP and Taster’s Passes within four hours of release](https://kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article317120655.html), [marking the fifth consecutive sellout](https://thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2027-dates). [For 2026, tickets opened to newsletter subscribers on April 13 and to the public on April 14](https://explorebardstown.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival). A similar spring window is expected for 2027, though no date has been confirmed. Book as soon as the program publishes, because premium sessions are small and disappear first. [Reserve A Master Distiller Experience At James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## What To Do If Master Distiller Events Are Sold Out The best sessions fill up, and the 2027 lineup may not even be live when you start planning. By the time it drops, premium seats can disappear before you decide. That timing reality means the useful question becomes how to find named distiller access outside a four-day window. Many travelers answer that question with James B. Beam Distilling Co. Here is what named-distiller access looks like at the Clermont distillery, available year-round. ![An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's The Home of the World's #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203830436-7d752fb1bf89.jpeg)**An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It’s The Home of the World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.** - **Whiskey Wednesday** – [Fred Noe, 7th-generation master distiller, personally hosts tasting sessions at the distillery](https://jimbeam.com/en-us/about-bourbon/best-kentucky-bourbon-festivals), pouring limited releases alongside the stories behind them. - **Daily Family Presence** – Fred and Freddie Noe (8th generation) are on site nearly every day, signing bottles and hosting in the American Outpost gift shop. - **First Family Of Bourbon Tasting & Storytelling** – A 45-minute guided tasting of seven whiskeys across eight generations, pairing each pour with the family history behind it. - **Maturation Matters** – An intimate warehouse experience inside one of Clermont’s oldest rackhouses, where guests hammer open a barrel of Jim Beam Black and thief whiskey straight from the wood with a copper whiskey thief for a barrel-strength tasting. The distillery sits at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, about 30 minutes south of Louisville on I-65 toward Bardstown. You drive past it on the way to the festival. ![Freddie Noe (8th generation) and Fred Noe (7th generation), master distillers of James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204090427-996e188580f7.jpeg)**Freddie Noe (8th generation) and Fred Noe (7th generation), master distillers of James B. Beam Distilling Co.** Heaven Hill offers a strong Bardstown-area heritage experience with a respected visitor program and pairs naturally with a multi-stop day. James B. Beam Distilling Co. holds a specific advantage for master distiller access, because Fred and Freddie Noe are on site nearly every day while Heaven Hill’s master distiller programming concentrates in ticketed festival windows. For travelers whose first-choice sessions are sold out or whose planning window comes before the 2027 program announcement, Beam provides the more reliable path to a genuine master distiller conversation. One more option travelers often see recommended is My Old Kentucky Dinner Train’s Bourbon Excursion. The experience is a well-reviewed scenic rail ride with a four-course meal and a guided tasting, but [the tasting is led by an unnamed “bourbon expert” rather than a named master distiller](https://american-rails.com/kytuckbardsdins.html). For travelers focused specifically on master distiller access, that creates a documented gap that James B. Beam Distilling Co. closes directly. ## Festival Master Distiller Tasting And Distillery Tour Compared That sold-out scenario raises a broader question about how a festival session and a distillery visit differ in format and flexibility. Both can deliver memorable bourbon experiences, but they fit into a trip in different ways. A festival session is scheduled, ticketed, and time-boxed. You are in a shared hall or off-site venue with other attendees, and the distiller is working a program on a schedule. That structure produces genuinely memorable moments, such as rare pours, intimate group sizes, and distillers in storytelling mode. It also requires you to be in the right place at the right time with a ticket already in hand. A distillery visit feels unhurried. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting runs 75 minutes grain to glass, and the campus rewards two to three hours overall. You fill and dump a barrel, taste five bourbons at the moments that explain them, bottle your own Knob Creek on the T-Line with a thumbprint pressed into the wax, and browse the American Outpost for distillery-exclusive bottles that do not require a lottery. Fred or Freddie Noe may be signing bottles in the gift shop while you are there, and that kind of access does not depend on a festival ticket or a specific Saturday in September. ![On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204036498-f8c16384bf07.jpeg)**On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,** Either format works. A distillery visit simply anchors the trip regardless of what the festival program does. ## Planning A Bardstown-And-Beyond Day Around The Festival A Bardstown-and-beyond day comes together easily along the I-65 corridor between Louisville and Bardstown. This sample plan shows how to fit James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the festival into one relaxed day. ![The Kitchen Table Restaurant's outside patio at night, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204227835-4ec869111b96.jpeg)**The Kitchen Table Restaurant’s outside patio at night, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co.** - **Morning — James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont:** Start with the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting ($30 plus tax and fees, 75 minutes, up to 24 guests), which walks you through five bourbons grain to glass, lets you fill and dump a barrel, and ends with you bottling your own Knob Creek with a thumbprint in wax. Because tours depart promptly and cannot be joined once underway, reserve ahead at beamdistilling.com and arrive 30 minutes early. Budget two to three hours on the grounds so the rest of the day stays relaxed. - **Midday — The Kitchen Table:** Break for lunch at the on-site restaurant. The menu features Kentucky classics with a Beam twist, including a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. - **Afternoon — Bardstown:** Continue south on I-65 to Bardstown for festival programming, distillery booths, free Bourbon:30 panels, and any ticketed sessions you reserved. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID, so please enjoy responsibly (Drink Smart®). [Clermont to Bardstown is about a 20-minute drive](https://jimbeam.com/en-us/about-bourbon/best-kentucky-bourbon-festivals). Designate a driver or arrange transportation through a tour operator such as Mint Julep Experiences, which [runs public shuttles from Louisville during festival weekend](https://whiskeyshenanigans.com/kentucky-bourbon-festival-how-to-maximize-your-experience). For a full three-day itinerary built around the festival, see [Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026: Your 3-Day Itinerary](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-festival-itinerary/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). [Plan Your Festival Day Around A Beam Distillery Visit](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Conclusion & Next Steps The core plan is simple: book premium master distiller sessions the moment the 2027 program publishes, treat free daytime programming such as Bourbon:30 panels, bottle signings, and distillery booth appearances as the low-risk layer, and build the trip so a distillery visit anchors it regardless of how the festival schedule shakes out. ![Walk through more than 230 years of bourbon history. Tour the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and discover the people, places and craftsmanship behind the First Family of Bourbon.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1787151337559-8fd0d7fd87b4.jpeg)**Walk through more than 230 years of bourbon history. Tour the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and discover the people, places and craftsmanship behind the First Family of Bourbon.** James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the best place to experience master distiller events around the Kentucky Bourbon Festival because Fred Noe (7th generation) personally hosts Whiskey Wednesday, Fred and Freddie Noe are on site nearly every day, and the distillery sits right off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown. That level of access continues long after the festival ends. Next steps are clear. Join the [festival’s Bourbon Insiders newsletter](https://explorebardstown.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival) for the earliest notice on 2027 tickets, and check the [official festival listing on Distillery Trail](https://distillerytrail.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2027) for programming updates. Then book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting so that stop is locked in before the rest of the itinerary fills up. For more on the master distiller tasting experience at Clermont, see [Kentucky Bourbon Master Distiller Tasting Near Louisville](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-master-distiller-tasting/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). [Lock In Your Beam Distillery Visit](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-festival-master-distiller&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When Is The Next Kentucky Bourbon Festival? [The 36th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival is scheduled for September 16–19, 2027](https://distillerytrail.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2027), in Bardstown, Kentucky, [on the Great Lawn of Spalding Hall in downtown Bardstown](https://explorebardstown.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival). [The festival runs during National Bourbon Heritage Month](https://thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2027-dates) and [is strictly 21 and over with valid ID](https://explorebardstown.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival). ### Is The 2027 Master Distiller Lineup Published Yet? As of this writing, [the 2027 master distiller lineup, session names, and ticket pricing have not been announced](https://explorebardstown.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival). Join the festival’s Bourbon Insiders e-newsletter for the earliest notice. [Newsletter subscribers received advance access to the 2026 on-sale before it opened to the public](https://explorebardstown.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival). ### Do Master Distiller Events Cost Extra? Some events are free. Bourbon:30 stage panels, main-stage appearances, and bottle signings at distillery booths are included with general admission. Premium tastings, master classes, the Master Distillers Auction, and signature galas are ticketed add-ons priced separately. Confirm costs on the official program once 2027 details are published. ### How Early Should I Book Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets? Book as soon as the program publishes. As noted earlier, [the 2026 festival sold out all VIP and Taster’s Passes within four hours of going on sale](https://kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article317120655.html), [the fifth straight sellout](https://thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-bourbon-festival-2027-dates). Premium master distiller sessions are small and go even faster, so decide on your ticket tier before sale day. ### Can I Meet A Master Distiller Outside The Festival? Yes. [Fred Noe, 7th-generation master distiller at James B. Beam Distilling Co., personally hosts Whiskey Wednesday tastings at the distillery in Clermont, Kentucky](https://jimbeam.com/en-us/about-bourbon/best-kentucky-bourbon-festivals). The same daily Noe family presence described above applies here, with no festival ticket required. ### How Far Is Clermont From Louisville And Bardstown? James B. Beam Distilling Co. is at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, approximately 30 minutes south of Louisville, directly off I-65 on the route to Bardstown. Bardstown sits roughly another 30 minutes south, which makes Clermont a natural first stop on a Louisville-to-festival day. ### Do I Need To Be 21 To Attend Tastings? Yes. All tasting experiences at James B. Beam Distilling Co. and all Kentucky Bourbon Festival programming are 21 and older with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly (Drink Smart®) and arrange a designated driver or tour operator for travel between stops. ### Can I Bring A Group To James B. Beam Distilling Co.? Yes. The flagship Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting accommodates up to 24 guests per tour, and the campus hosts private events in indoor and outdoor spaces scaling from 22 to 200 guests. Book tours in advance at beamdistilling.com. Private event inquiries go through the dedicated events team. This article is promotional content of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Please practice responsible drinking. ## What to Read Next - [How To Meet a Master Distiller at the KY Bourbon Festival](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-festival-meet-distiller/) - [Kentucky Distillery Events: Your Guide To What’s Happening](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-distillery-events-guide/) - [Meet Kentucky’s Master Distillers on a Bourbon Tour](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-master-distiller-bourbon-tour/) - [Kentucky Bourbon Festival: Tickets, Dates & Tips](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-festival-official-site/) - [Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026: Your 3-Day Itinerary](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-festival-itinerary/) --- ## Structured Data **@graph:** **FAQPage:** **MainEntity:** **Question:** - **Name:** When Is The Next Kentucky Bourbon Festival? **Answer:** - **Text:** The 36th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival is scheduled for September 16–19, 2027, in Bardstown, Kentucky, on the Great Lawn of Spalding Hall in downtown Bardstown. The festival runs during National Bourbon Heritage Month and is strictly 21 and over with valid ID. **Question:** - **Name:** Is The 2027 Master Distiller Lineup Published Yet? **Answer:** - **Text:** As of this writing, the 2027 master distiller lineup, session names, and ticket pricing have not been announced. Join the festival's Bourbon Insiders e-newsletter for the earliest notice. Newsletter subscribers received advance access to the 2026 on-sale before it opened to the public. **Question:** - **Name:** Do Master Distiller Events Cost Extra? **Answer:** - **Text:** Some events are free. Bourbon:30 stage panels, main-stage appearances, and bottle signings at distillery booths are included with general admission. Premium tastings, master classes, the Master Distillers Auction, and signature galas are ticketed add-ons priced separately. Confirm costs on the official program once 2027 details are published. **Question:** - **Name:** How Early Should I Book Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets? **Answer:** - **Text:** Book as soon as the program publishes. As noted earlier, the 2026 festival sold out all VIP and Taster's Passes within four hours of going on sale, the fifth straight sellout. Premium master distiller sessions are small and go even faster, so decide on your ticket tier before sale day. **Question:** - **Name:** Can I Meet A Master Distiller Outside The Festival? **Answer:** - **Text:** Yes. Fred Noe, 7th-generation master distiller at James B. Beam Distilling Co., personally hosts Whiskey Wednesday tastings at the distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. The same daily Noe family presence described above applies here, with no festival ticket required. **Question:** - **Name:** How Far Is Clermont From Louisville And Bardstown? **Answer:** - **Text:** James B. Beam Distilling Co. is at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, approximately 30 minutes south of Louisville, directly off I-65 on the route to Bardstown. Bardstown sits roughly another 30 minutes south, which makes Clermont a natural first stop on a Louisville-to-festival day. **Question:** - **Name:** Do I Need To Be 21 To Attend Tastings? **Answer:** - **Text:** Yes. All tasting experiences at James B. Beam Distilling Co. and all Kentucky Bourbon Festival programming are 21 and older with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly (Drink Smart®) and arrange a designated driver or tour operator for travel between stops. **Question:** - **Name:** Can I Bring A Group To James B. Beam Distilling Co.? **Answer:** - **Text:** Yes. The flagship Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting accommodates up to 24 guests per tour, and the campus hosts private events in indoor and outdoor spaces scaling from 22 to 200 guests. Book tours in advance at beamdistilling.com. Private event inquiries go through the dedicated events team. **LocalBusiness:** - **Name:** James B. Beam Distilling Co. **GeoCoordinates:** - **Latitude:** 37.931145 - **Longitude:** -85.652424 - **Url:** http://www.beamdistilling.com/ - **Image:** https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298976441-64954b0469b4.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298977779-fc0af8879b14.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298978887-2e38de34a023.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298980084-e0f8d610eeb0.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298981128-0ba02115440c.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298982254-3ec02e057b52.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298983504-c31e35d93d1e.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298984671-95c6f0463637.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298985834-a6bb08a7c97b.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298987005-dc1397371542.webp **Review:** **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** David Veteikis - **ReviewBody:** Been on a Bourbon Trail. Took a tour that started here. After several days and spots, I can say this was the best bourbon experience overall.nFelt super welcome from the moment we walked in the door.nThe pacing of samples was spot on.nThe offerings upstairs in the bar were some of the most reasonable prices I've seen. Really hard to find offerings were available to sample before purchasing.nThe tour of the grounds was very enjoyable and enlightening.nThe restaurant, The Table, had some fantastic eats (and drinks).nIf I ever hop on the bourbon trail again, this will definitely be one of the spots I will visit. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-03-09T04:26:12.161178933Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Clay Potter - **ReviewBody:** We arrived a little early for appetizers at the kitchen. The duck poppers & deviled eggs were amazing! Falcon was a wonderful tour guide! We finished with bottling our own bottle of Knob Creek 9, dipping our fingertips in the wax, & laser engraving the bottle in celebration of a 60th birthday. Definitely recommend a tour! **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-25T22:46:46.056782889Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Artur Ciegotura - **ReviewBody:** Even though we were not able to secure the most comprehensive tour we were still pretty pleased with what we saw. We had a bus pick us up from the store and drive us to one of the warehouses on the campus. The lady guiding us was so knowledgeable about the brand as well as the entire operation. We were in the actual warehouse and witnessed thousands of barrels stacked up on wooden scaffolding. The overwhelming smell of bourbon maturing in those barrels was unbelievable. And it was hot that day. We got to open one of the barrels and tasted the bourbon right out of it on the spot. What a great treat. When we got back to the store, we walked around the campus a bit, saw the Beam family original house. The Jim Beam store was a pretty cool place to visit. Lots of history and exhibits, plus the display of the bottles and the merchandise. I highly recommend going there for, at least, a half day to get the full experience, dine at the restaurant etc. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-01-16T20:55:42.081917411Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Jeremy Yowell - **ReviewBody:** We had a awesome time at Jim Beam and quite enjoyed our barrel thief tour where got to try bourbon direct from the source. Tons of stuff to do here and the grounds are quite pretty. One of the better distilleries to visit for sure. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-05-31T02:29:57.105260711Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Steve Moses - **ReviewBody:** Outstanding tour and very friendly staff. We learned so much about bourbon we didn’t know before. Family business that my family will be buying bourbon from going forward. You need to make a visit and go for a tour. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-17T17:56:34.508982619Z **PostalAddress:** - **PostalCode:** 40110 - **AddressRegion:** KY - **StreetAddress:** 568 Happy Hollow Road - **AddressCountry:** US - **AddressLocality:** Clermont - **Telephone:** +1 502-543-9877 **AggregateRating:** - **RatingValue:** 4.7 - **ReviewCount:** 1487 - **PaymentAccepted:** Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC **OpeningHoursSpecification:** **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:30 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Sunday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Monday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Tuesday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Wednesday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Thursday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Friday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Saturday **BlogPosting:** - **Headline:** Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller Events Guide - **Description:** Meet master distillers at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. James B. Beam Distilling Co. shares tips on tastings, tours & tickets. Plan your visit today! - **DateModified:** 2026-11-01T14:56:13.454Z - **Image:** https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203830436-7d752fb1bf89.jpeg, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204090427-996e188580f7.jpeg, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204036498-f8c16384bf07.jpeg, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204227835-4ec869111b96.jpeg, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1787151337559-8fd0d7fd87b4.jpeg - **InLanguage:** en-US **Person:** - **Name:** Tyler Himes - **JobTitle:** Senior Brand Manager - James B. Beam Distilling Co. - **Image:** https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1785437194303-d24811bb845a.png **Organization:** - **Name:** James B. Beam Distilling Co. - **Url:** https://beamdistilling.com --- ## About James B. Beam Distilling Co. > **James B. 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