About
The Fred B. Noe Distillery is Jim Beam’s newest, most forward-looking production space on the Clermont campus, created to spotlight small batch bourbons and the brand’s latest explorations in American whiskey. It’s the kind of place bourbon fans love because it feels like a peek into “what’s next,” with a more intimate, innovation-driven energy than a standard visitor-center tour path. While it sits within the broader James B. Beam Distilling Co. experience, the Fred B. Noe Distillery is positioned as a rare-access look at the future of distilling at Beam, making it especially appealing for groups who want something deeper than the usual sip-and-story format.
History
Opened in 2021, the Fred B. Noe Distillery was built as a dedicated home for Beam’s small batch bourbons and innovation work, honoring seventh-generation Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe. The timing is meaningful as it arrived during a modern era when bourbon fans increasingly seek behind-the-scenes detail and more specialized experiences, and Beam responded by creating a space designed to explore new ideas while keeping the company’s long family legacy at the center of the story. Instead of being a daily walk-in building, this facility is framed as an “intimate look” at the future, reinforcing that its purpose is not just production, but also selective access for special tours and curated group experiences.
Notoriety
The Fred B. Noe Distillery is well-known because it represents the experimental, small batch side of Beam in a setting that is intentionally not open to everyday drop-in traffic. That limited-access framing is part of the appeal. It signals that what you’re seeing is a more specialized part of the operation, tied to the bourbons and ideas that push beyond the core lineup. The space is also notable for how it blends modern design and forward-thinking whiskey exploration with the Noe family legacy, making it a “future of Beam” highlight for enthusiasts who care about innovation, process, and how new releases are shaped long before they ever hit a shelf.
experiences
Cocktail Classes
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At this time, the distillery does not offer any cocktail classes.
Tours & Tastings
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1 Hr
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The Fred B. Noe Distillery pairs behind-the-scenes tours and tastings with an intimate small-batch setting on the James B. Beam campus in Clermont.
amenities
Cocktail Bar
Scenic Location
nearby
Distilleries
James B. Beam 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