James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Opening Ceremony

The University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits is officially opening its doors for media and invited guests, elevating the institute’s impact on research, workforce development, education and outreach.

Since 2019, the institute has served as the industry’s research and development vehicle, pursuing its mission to ensure the welfare and prosperity of Kentucky’s spirits industry. Through teaching, research and outreach, the institute promotes economic sustainability, environmental stewardship and responsible consumption.

The new UK campus facilities include a research distillery building, with a 30-foot column still as the centerpiece, and the Independent Stave Company – Boswell Family Barrel Warehouse. The maturation facility allows the Beam Institute to experiment with barrel aging spirits produced in its research distillery.

The Beam Institute is a multidisciplinary effort of experts from the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences and Gatton College of Business and Economics.

For more information, visit the Beam Institute website at http://beaminstitute.ca.uky.edu.

A media kit with photos and videos is available at https://beaminstitute.ca.uky.edu/media. 

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Event Type: Community & Service