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.

DISCUS Academy, training leaders in distilling now hosted by the University of Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Feb. 2, 2024

A collaborative effort between the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, the DISCUS Academy is an opportunity for stakeholders in the distilled spirits industry to reassess their business leadership skills.

Beam Conference early bird registration rate deadline approaching; new speakers announced

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jan. 22, 2024

The early registration deadline is Jan. 24 for the fifth-annual conference, featuring three days of learning across key topics including sustainability, technical research and diversity within the bourbon industry.

UK James B. Beam Institute opens registration for highly anticipated 2024 Bourbon Industry Conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 7, 2023

Join 800 distillers, researchers, distillery and supporting industry employees for three days of learning and information exchange in Kentucky's dynamic signature industry.

UK Signature Industries Career Fair successfully presents job seekers with equine and distilling opportunities

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 30, 2023

The UK Signature Industries Career Fair presented professional opportunities to more than 400 participants.

University of Kentucky distillation, wine and brewing students visit St. Croix for interactive rum, vodka production tours

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 11, 2023

Students spent nearly two days at Cruzan Rum, a rum producer distillery owned by Beam Suntory.

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 7, 2023

UK to host Signature Industries Career Fair in September

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 6, 2023

The Signature Industries Career Fair highlights two of the state’s most iconic industries, equine and bourbon.