About
James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is one of Kentucky’s most iconic bourbon stops, a place where the “First Family of Bourbon” story feels real the moment you step onto campus. Set among historic rickhouses and rolling Clermont scenery about 30 minutes from Louisville, this is a visitor experience that blends big-name legacy with a warm, welcoming vibe. You can tour working bourbon grounds, hear the Beam family story that stretches back generations, and settle in for a tasting that makes the scale and tradition feel personal. It’s also an easy all-in-one stop, with The Kitchen Table restaurant for Kentucky-inspired comfort and cocktails, plus the American Outpost area where tastings and shopping round out the visit.
History
The Beam family’s whiskey story reaches back to the late 1700s, with bourbon-making roots that became a defining part of Kentucky’s spirits identity over the next two centuries. Over time, Jim Beam grew from a family operation into a global name, while still emphasizing the continuity of Beam family distillers across generations and keeping Clermont as the brand’s signature home base for visitors. The Clermont site has evolved with bourbon’s modern boom, expanding its campus experience so guests can do more than a quick tour and tasting, including dining, events, and deeper behind-the-scenes storytelling.
Notoriety
James B. Beam Distilling Co. is widely known as a cornerstone of Kentucky bourbon culture because Jim Beam is the world’s best-selling bourbon and the Beam family legacy is one of the most recognizable stories in American whiskey. It’s also a must-visit to sense the sheer scale of bourbon, with a campus that helps visitors grasp how a heritage brand can produce at volume while still emphasizing craft, consistency, and family tradition. The experience is memorable because it balances history and hospitality, you get the stories, the process, and the tasting, then you can slow down with a meal at The Kitchen Table or browse for bottles and gifts that make a great Kentucky souvenir moment. For many travelers, Clermont feels like one of those stops that simply belongs on the itinerary because it connects the past, present, and everyday reality of bourbon-making in one place.
experiences
Cocktail Classes
Duration:
N/A
Price:
N/A
At this time, the distillery does not offer any cocktail classes.
Tours & Tastings
Duration:
45 Mins - 4 Hrs
Price:
$50 - $350
James B. Beam Distilling Co. pairs guided tours and tastings with a historic Clermont campus where two centuries of bourbon tradition come to life.
amenities
Cocktail Bar
Event Spaces
Food Options
Gift Shop
Scenic Location
Special Events
nearby
Distilleries
Jim Beam Fred B Noe Distillery
Heaven Hill Springs Distillery
Coxs Creek Distilling Company
Things To Do
Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Around the Town Carriage Rides
Food & Drink
The Kitchen Table at Jim Beam
Mammy’s Kitchen & Bar
The Old Talbott Tavern
Stay
Talbott Inn
Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast
Bourbon Manor Bed & Breakfast