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Mission

The Beam Institute will lead the global advancement of the American whiskey industry through workforce education, scientific discovery, environmental sustainability, community and social responsibility. 

2023 Annual Report

Annual Report (PDF)

Events

6th Annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference, March 17-19, 2025

- Bill Gatton Student Center at the University of Kentucky

Join 1200 distillers, researchers, distillery and supporting industry professionals for 3 days of learning and information exchange in Kentucky's Signature industry

How Bourbon Impacts the Commonwealth:

Source: Kentucky Distillers' Association Economic Impact Report (released January 2024)

+23K


Jobs Generated


+12M


Barrels Aging in Kentucky

$9B


Economic Impact


+21M


Bushels of Corn and Grains Purchased by Distillers

$358M


State and Local Tax Revenue


2.5M


Visitor Experiences

Research and teaching go hand in hand here...
it's what we do every day.

Dr. Seth Debolt, Institute Director
Find us at 1320 Nicholasville Road Lexington, KY

Contact Information

Seth DeBolt, Ph.D.
Director

309 Plant Science Building Lexington, KY 40546-0312

beaminstitute@uky.edu