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James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Kentucky · United States

8 story sections

Whether you’re just beginning your whiskey journey or are a seasoned bourbon drinker, this educational experience will help you explore the rich history and heritage of the Beam family through a guided tasting in a small group setting! - Closed now

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1James B. Beam Distilling Co.

    Welcome, researchers, to Clermont, Kentucky, the sprawling epicentre of the James B. Beam Distilling Company. …

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  2. 2The American Outpost

    Our expedition commences at the American Outpost, a recently renovated, multi-million-dollar visitor center. The architecture seamlessly blends modern hospitality with rustic heritage. …

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  3. 3The 1930s Cadillac and the Yeast Jug

    In the lobby, an immaculately preserved 1939 Cadillac commands attention. Its presence is highly symbolic. …

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  4. 4The 45,000-Gallon Fermenters

    Entering the fermentation hall requires a moment of recalibration to grasp the sheer magnitude of the vessels. Here stand fifteen colossal tanks, each holding 45,000 gallons of bubbling mash. …

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  5. 5The Column Stills and Low Wine

    We proceed to the distillation apparatus. The distiller's beer is pumped into the towering continuous column stills at an astounding rate of 200 gallons per minute. …

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  6. 6The Aging Rackhouses

    Stepping outside, one is dwarfed by the towering, multi-story rackhouses. Each unheated, uncooled building holds upwards of 20,000 barrels. …

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  7. 7The Knob Creek Bottling Line

    The tour reaches a highly interactive phase at the single-barrel bottling line. Here, guests observe the mechanical precision of bottling a 9-year-old Knob Creek. …

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  8. 8Closing

    The James B. Beam Distilling Company is a monolithic triumph of American industry. …

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What is James B. Beam Distilling Co.?

James B. Beam Distilling Co. is a place in Kentucky · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationKentucky · United States
TypeFood
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates37.9311, -85.6524
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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