JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING CO. WELCOMES FALL WITH A SEASON OF BOURBON, FOOD, MUSIC AND HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
From exclusive whiskey releases and Kentucky-inspired dinners to live music and holiday gatherings, the home of Jim Beam gives visitors even more reasons to experience bourbon country this fall
CLERMONT, Ky., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home to American whiskey brands including Jim Beam®, the world's No. 1 bourbon, Knob Creek®, and Basil Hayden®, today announced its fall/winter 2026 lineup of experiences at its historic Clermont, Kentucky campus with a packed schedule of events bringing together whiskey, food, live music and Kentucky hospitality through the end of 2026.
From now through December, the Clermont campus will host a slate of immersive experiences that bring the James B. Beam Distilling Co. story to life through rare whiskey, Kentucky foodways, live music and Beam family hospitality. Highlights include the release of Booker's® The Reserves, a limited annual expression featuring some of the most exceptional barrels from the Beam family rack houses; intimate Clermont Supper Club dinners pairing new and limited whiskey releases with chef-curated menus; free outdoor concerts featuring Kentucky artist Matt Red Moore; Smoke and Oak, a bourbon-and-barbecue feast with live cooking exhibitions; Kentucky Distilled, a Kentucky-sourced culinary experience in partnership with Kentucky Proud, spotlighting ingredients and producers from across the Commonwealth; and Beam Family Friendsgiving, a communal holiday dinner inspired by Beam family traditions.
Together, the experiences offer a fuller view of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Homeplace, one that extends beyond the traditional distillery tour to showcase the food, music, hospitality, people and traditions that make Clermont a destination in its own right.
Beyond special events, guests also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the James B. Beam Distilling Co. legacy through a range of distillery tours and tastings along with family-favorite food and cocktail recipes at The Kitchen Table. At the distillery's on-campus store, The American Outpost, visitors can shop limited-edition distillery-exclusive bottles and merchandise, including the recently revived Beam's Ten-Pin Bottle, which returned on August 22 for the first time in decades. Inspired by the iconic bowling pin-shaped decanters first introduced in the 1950s, the limited release features a 10-year-old, 100-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and is available exclusively in Clermont.
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is located in Clermont, Kentucky, approximately 30 minutes south of Louisville. For event details, tickets and information on planning a visit to the James B.Beam Distilling Co. Homeplace, visit www.beamdistilling.com and follow @beamdistilling on Instagram.
October 15 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | $250 per person
Smoke and Oak: Smoked BBQ Dinner Feastival
Bourbon and barbecue come together for Smoke and Oak, featuring guided tastings of new, rare and exclusive bourbon releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. alongside live barbecue exhibitions from The Kitchen Table. Guests can enjoy barbecue infused with Beam Made Bourbons, a campfire social with live music from regional acts and the opportunity to purchase new and limited releases.
October 17 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Free Concert Series
The free concert series returns for its final date of the season with another performance from local Kentucky artist Matt Red Moore on the event lawn at The Kitchen Table. Cocktails will be available for purchase.
October 22 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | $175 per person
Kentucky Distilled: A Hardin's Creek Culinary Experience
In partnership with Kentucky Proud, the Commonwealth's official agricultural marketing program, Kentucky Distilled celebrates the flavors, craftsmanship and heritage of Kentucky through an immersive bourbon and culinary experience at The Kitchen Table. The evening will feature a guided tasting of the Hardin's Creek portfolio, a welcome cocktail and a seasonal three-course dinner made exclusively with ingredients sourced from Kentucky farms and producers. Guests will also enjoy a Beam Made Bourbon cocktail pairing with the entrée, meet-and-greet opportunities with featured Kentucky producers, and post-event shopping.
The November edition of Clermont Supper Club will offer guests the opportunity to experience a new James B. Beam Distillery Exclusive.
November 5 | 6:00 - 9:30 pm | $275 per person
Clermont Supper Club – New James B. Beam Distillery Exclusive
The November edition of Clermont Supper Club will offer guests the opportunity to experience a new James B. Beam Distillery Exclusive alongside an evening of food and hospitality.
November 12 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | $150 per person
Beam Family Friendsgiving
Ahead of Thanksgiving, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. welcomes guests to the table for Beam Family Friendsgiving, a seasonal gathering inspired by the Beam family tradition of bringing people together over good food and great bourbon. The evening will feature classic Thanksgiving dishes from Chef Brian Landry of The Kitchen Table, Beam Made Bourbon cocktails, and guided tastings of rare and exclusive bourbon releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase new-to-world product innovations.
December 3 | 6:00 - 9:30 pm | $275 per person
Clermont Supper Club – New Distiller's Share™ Release / Holiday Edition
The final Clermont Supper Club of 2026 celebrates the holiday season with an intimate evening centered around a new Distiller's Share™ release. Hosted by a Beam Master Distiller, the holiday edition will feature a chef-curated, multi-course dinner, handcrafted cocktails and premium bourbon pours, along with early access to the new release and after-hours shopping at The American Outpost.
About James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Founded by America's first family of bourbon, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. has crafted genuine American Whiskey since 1795. Its portfolio includes globally coveted and award-winning whiskey brands including Jim Beam®, Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, Booker's®, Baker's®, Little Book®, Legent®, Old Tub®, Old Overholt®, Old Crow®, and Old Grand-Dad®. Maintaining the whiskey traditions of eight generations of family distillers while advancing the category through innovation, the Beam family has defined what American Whiskey could be and should be for more than 225 years. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. crafts American Whiskey with genuine, quality ingredients that are distilled and aged without compromise at its family distilleries in Clermont, Kentucky.
About Suntory Global Spirits
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium American whiskeys, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki® and Hibiki®; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as El Tesoro® and Hornitos® tequilas and Roku® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196™ (minus one-nine-six) and On The Rocks™ Bartender Created Cocktails.
A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society, and aims to have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com.
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