Save the Date - Beam Institute Industry Conference 2023
Save the Date for March 13-15, 2023 for the next Beam Institute Industry conference.
4th Annual Beam Institute Industry Conference
Watch the Whisk(e)y Symposium
The Beam Institute, the Scotch Whisky Research Institute and the Kentucky Distillers' Association co-hosted a short symposium to exchange research and map out a future path for collaboration. You can watch the recording online.
Watch the recording
Watch the Master Distillers' Panel Discussion
Missed the UK alumni Master Distillers' panel discussion? You can watch it here.
UK Alumni Master Distiller Panel
DWBS certificate graduate becomes Head Distiller at James E. Pepper Distillery
Cody Giles named Head Distiller at Pepper Distillery
Beam Institute offers industry-first whiskey workforce apprenticeship program
The James B. Beam Institute is partnering with the James B. Beam Distilling Company to establish the James B. Beam Whiskey Apprenticeship program.
Whiskey Apprenticeship Program
A sneak peek at the designs for our new facility.
Take a Look
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.
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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.
Vision
The Beam Institute supports the global growth and sustainability of the American whiskey industry.
The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University of Kentucky is the bourbon industry’s research and development vehicle. The Beam Institute offers multidisciplinary research strengths to ensure sustained competitiveness of Kentucky’s spirits industry and its supply chain. A further commitment is to develop the state’s workforce and provide opportunities for economic growth via process efficiency and outreach. In creating exceptional teaching, research and outreach programs, the Beam Institute is a leader for Kentucky’s spirits industry from farm to product.
Responsible Consumption Commitment
UK and Jim Beam are dedicated to the responsible consumption of alcohol and together will develop and expand successful alcohol awareness programs, including programming already funded by Beam Suntory. For more information on the University of Kentucky’s student well-being programs and services, visit WellKentucky and the Student Wellness Center. To learn more about how alcohol affects you as an individual, and how to make the right choices for yourself and those around you, visit Drink Smart.
