A sneak peak at the designs for our new facility.

Bourbon Distillery Safety Training Needs Assessment

Dr. Tanya Dvorak, UK Principal Extension Specialist, is conducting a Bourbon Distillery Safety Training Needs Assessment research study in Kentucky to identify on-the-job continuing education needs.

Earth Day Champions: UK Introduces World’s Largest American White Oak Repository and Genome Mapping Study With Maker’s Mark

This Earth Day 2021, the University of Kentucky is proud to announce the establishment of the world’s largest repository of American white oak as part of their groundbreaking effort with Maker’s Mark® to conserve, explore and secure the future of American white oak.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Spirits’ Sector

As chairwoman of the board for the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, Jessica Pendergrass said 2020 was a year that required action and change, not just words, when it came to diversity, equity and inclusion. She is only the third woman chair of the board in its 140 years.

Vendome Copper and Brass Works Partners with Beam Institute

Vendome Copper and Brass Works recently pledged its support to UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits to be part of that mission with the Vendome Copper and Brass Works Distillery Support Fund.

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Establishes Scholars Fund With UK’s Distillation, Wine and Brewing Studies Program

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is establishing a scholars program to fund scholarships aimed at increasing diversity in the distilled spirits industry. The KDA UK Scholars Program Fund will annually support full tuition for up to four students in the University of Kentucky’s distillation, wine and brewing studies program.