DISTILLERY EXPERIENCES

Take your guests deep into a rackhouse for a tasting. Bring everyone together for cocktail making with a Beam mixologist. Host an event that becomes an experience no one will forget.

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GET TOGETHER AT THE DISTILLERY. THEN EXPERIENCE IT

DISTILLERY EXPERIENCES

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BOURBON THE BEAM WAY – BEAM MADE BOURBON

This experience gives you and your guests an immersive introduction to bourbon. Discover how bourbon is defined, how it’s made, and what we do to make ours history-defining. You’ll discover why 95% of the world’s bourbon comes from Kentucky. And how the long legacy of the Beam family has marked the industry.
 

Duration: 75 minutes

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WAREHOUSE EXPERIENCE

Take a deep dive into the maturation process of a barrel of bourbon. You and your guests will explore one of Clermont’s oldest rackhouses, home to some of our most selective bourbons.
 

Duration: 30 mins

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TASTING EXPERIENCE

You and your guests discover our bourbons the way they’re best enjoyed. And that’s in your glass. This guided tasting takes you through the fundamentals of bourbon making, the Beam history behind it and the pioneering spirits that come from it. You’ll learn how to properly taste bourbon and uncover the characteristics that make each unique.

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Duration: 20 mins

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KNOB CREEK BOTTLING EXPERIENCE

Led by a James B. Beam Ambassador, you and your guests will learn all about Beam Made Bourbon from grain to bottle. You’ll get a hands-on look at how barrels are filled and emptied. And finish it all by bottling your own Knob Creek Single Barrel complete with your thumbprint in the wax seal.
 

Duration: 30 mins

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FRED B. NOE DISTILLERY TOUR

Explore our newest, most forward-looking facility: The Fred B. Noe Distillery. Opened in 2021, the FBN is home to our small batch bourbons and latest explorations in American Whiskey. The space isn’t available to daily visitors, making the experience an intimate look at the future of distilling.
 

Duration: 60 minutes

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CRAFT A COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE

Led by an expert James B. Beam mixologist, you and your guests discover how to craft cocktails with our historic bourbons. Choose from a list of classic and modern recipes. Hands-on and one-of-a-kind, this interactive experience is engaging and educational.
 

Duration: 45 mins

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SENSORY WHISKEY EXPERIENCE

Guided by a James B. Beam Ambassador, this in-depth experience breaks down the ingredients, aromas, taste, and appearance of bourbon. You’ll discover how every part of distilling affects the liquid. Unique in its own right, the sensory experience takes you deep into what makes bourbon unique and the craftsmanship behind it.
 

Duration: 60 mins

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BEAM MADE EXPERIENCE

Social Event

We’ve brought people together in Clermont for eight generations. Some big memories have been made here. And we want the same for you.
Guide holding a Basil Hayden bottle during a tasting experience at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Guide holding a Basil Hayden bottle during a tasting experience at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.

WEDDINGS

Make your big day one to remember with spaces you can make your own and distillery experiences that bring everyone together.
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CORPORATE EVENTS

Our distillery inspired some of bourbon’s biggest breakthroughs. It’s sure to get your team to push boundaries and pioneer new thinking.
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Guests clapping at an outdoor event held under a clear tent at James B. Beam Distilling Co.
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OUR BRANDS

There are plenty of bourbons out there. But none like these. 

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ABOUT JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING CO.

When something is made the Beam way, it’s backed by principles that withstand the test of time. 

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Buy Your Own Barrel

Join us at the James B. Beam Distilling CO. for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to select your own private barrel of Knob Creek®.

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