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WHEN WE’RE NOT DISTILLING, WE’RE HOSTING
There’s always something happening here in Clermont. And there’s always an extra chair for you. Join us for special events at the home of the First Family of Bourbon.
Don’t Miss Out on More Distillery Adventures
There’s more to discover! From behind-the-scenes experiences to exclusive tastings, our other tours offer something special for every whiskey lover. Make sure you explore them all.
Where to find us
568 Happy Hollow Rd.
Clermont, KY 40110
When we’re open
| Monday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
All times are in EASTERN TIME ZONE.
We will be closed on the following
holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's
Day.
TOUR FAQs
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is open Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST. Our on-campus restaurant, The Kitchen Table, is open Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are currently CLOSED on MONDAYS and TUESDAYS. Visit https://www.beamdistilling.com/book-a-tour to check availability and book your experience.
Just 30 minutes from Louisville, our distillery is at 568 Happy Hollow Rd Clermont, KY 40110.
For tour groups larger than 24, go to contact us and select Visiting the Distillery, and a member of our event team will return your message shortly.
Clermont, KY is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Our “Beam Made Bourbon” experience is an all-encompassing tour and tasting that lasts 90 minutes. From showing you how we craft our bourbon to sharing two centuries worth of stories, it takes you behind-the-scenes at the distillery. The tour concludes with a guided tasting at the American Outpost.
A full list of our tours and experiences are at the top of this page.
We strongly recommended booking your tours in advance online. That way you can guarantee your spot and preferred tour time. You can make your booking at the top of this page.
Tours depart promptly on time, so please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour to get situated. You’ll need to check-in at the front desk and retrieve your ticket. Guests aren’t able to join a tour that’s already in progress, so we want to make sure you’re checked in and ready on time.
Plan on spending 2-3 hours at the distillery for our Beam Made Bourbon tour and tasting with a little time to visit the gift shop after. Our other tours and experiences vary in length, which you can see at the top of this page.
The hardest working distillery in Kentucky often goes quiet between mid-July and mid-August for annual maintenance. We still host tours and you’re always welcome to join us at The Kitchen Table and the American Outpost.
Our grounds and tours are fully ADA-compliant.
We do not allow pets on our grounds, service animals being the exception.
Absolutely, you can take as many photos and videos as you’d like.
We’re proud to offer discounts to all servicemen and women.
Please see the cancellation policy for each experience in the tour booking area for each experience.
We’re a fully functioning distillery, so we recommend that guests wear closed-toe shoes for safety. Tours are partly outdoors and involve walking and stairs, so walking shoes are also recommended.
We’re closed for tours on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Tours may also be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather.
We do not currently offer shipping.
We have a newly renovated venue on our grounds - ready for your special event. Go to contact us and select Visiting the Distillery, and a member of our event team will return your message shortly.
We’re a smoke-free facility. This includes smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes and vapor devices. Smoking is not permitted on tours.
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We do. The Kitchen Table serves up some of our favorite Beam family fare and cocktails. It’s all made with locally grown produce from farmers in the area. And it offers stunning views of the historic distillery grounds.
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