From barrel to bottle: New JBBI class gives UK students a hands-on look at bourbon commercialization

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 15, 2024

Herb Heneman is teaching a new course at the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits for students looking to learn about all roles within the industry.

University of Kentucky Beam Institute, Cooper House complex honored by AIA Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 7, 2024

Two state-of-the-art University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment buildings provide valuable resources and education for all UK students.

Inaugural class of James B. Beam Scholars announced at University of Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Oct. 23, 2024

Three in-state University of Kentucky students are honored as James B. Beam Scholars to help build the next generation of distilling leaders.

Distilling, Wine and Brewing Certificate alum Alex Mayes went from Beam Institute student to Beam engineer

By Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 30, 2024

Entering college planning to be a doctor and graduating a bourbon engineer is quite the switch up. Beam Institute alum Alex Mayes did just that; and couldn’t have done it anywhere other than the University of Kentucky. 

Behind the Blue Podcast: Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair

By Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 18, 2024

Ilka Balk and Savannah Robin discuss the upcoming Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair on this week's episode of the University of Kentucky podcast, Behind the Blue.

University of Kentucky Beam Institute announces keynote, calls for speakers for 2025 Industry Conference

By Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 10, 2024

The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits is hosting its sixth annual Industry Conference March 17-19, 2025.

Beam Institute hires first class of interns

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jul. 29, 2024

The eight students selected for the Beam Institute internship program have been working in the distillery on campus since June.

University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits names its first-ever head distiller

By Grace Sowards
Published on May. 13, 2024

Glenna Joyce, who has worked as the education coordinator at the Beam Institute since early 2021, will now be running distillery operations on campus.

UK Beam Institute marks historic milestone with first barrel filling

By Grace Sowards
Published on Mar. 19, 2024

The distilling team celebrated the conclusion of the James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference by inviting attendees to witness the first barrel filling on the University of Kentucky’s campus.

Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky advance strategic partnership: $9.3M investment into the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits

By Grace Sowards
Published on Mar. 4, 2024

New gift represents Beam Suntory’s continued commitment to the James B. Beam Institute’s mission of advancing the spirits industry in Kentucky and beyond.