University of Kentucky Beam Institute launches 'Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon,' a groundbreaking student-created bourbon brand

By Grace Sowards
Published on Mar. 17, 2025

The world’s largest teaching distillery to release its own bourbon, with proceeds to benefit student scholarships, research and programming.

University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute opens registration for 2025 Industry Conference

By Grace Sowards
Published on Dec. 16, 2024

The sixth annual James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Industry Conference will be March 17-19 at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center.

University of Kentucky Beam Institute to demonstrate hydrogen-fueled spirit production

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 21, 2024

Efforts to use hydrogen power in bourbon production have begun on the University of Kentucky campus in a research project led by James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Director Seth DeBolt.

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.