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Get ready to attend the 3rd Annual Beam Institute Industry Conference, March 14-16, '22

Registration for the 2022 IN PERSON James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference is now live. Register as an attendee, or consider becoming an exhibitor with your organization and partner with us for our technical sessions, hospitality events for additional exposure and recognition.

3rd Annual Conference

New Course Announcement | GEN 302 From Rome to Florence Exploring Italian History, Culture, Food, & Wine

Explore the history, culture, the food and wine of Italy. Travel Dates: May 11 (Depart USA) - 26, 2022

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Kentucky Distillery Ergonomic Safety Training - October 26

Distillery Ergonomic Safety Training

A sneak peak at the designs for our new facility.

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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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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.

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James B Beam Institute University of Kentucky

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.

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.

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.

Partnership

Formed in 2019, the partnership between the University of Kentucky and Jim Beam® was created with the goal of facilitating the growth of Kentucky’s spirits industry. With the goal of supporting the development of Kentucky’s workforce, promoting Kentucky as the production and innovation capital of the bourbon industry, and building effective alcohol awareness initiatives, this partnership will promote the welfare, prosperity and sustainability of Kentucky’s spirits industry for generations to come.