News Archive: Beam Institute
UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits plants “Sacred Acre” for prestigious Order of the Writ society
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 12, 2021
Each year, the Order plants an annual crop that will eventually become Founders Reserve Bourbon for the Order and its members.
JCS Process and Control Systems donates UltraBlend™ system to UK’s James B. Beam Institute
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 15, 2021
JCS is donating an UltraBlend™ system to UK's James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits to simplify and automate the blending process.
Earth Day Champions: UK Introduces world’s largest American white oak repository and genome mapping study with Maker’s Mark®
By
Laura Skillman and Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 22, 2021
This American white oak repository is the second phase of an unparalleled collaboration between UK and Maker’s Mark
Bourbon Industry Conference explores diversity, equity and inclusion in the spirits’ sector
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2021
The panel is a chance for participants to learn more about the industry’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and be able to be part of the discussion.
James B. Beam Institute partners with Vendome Copper and Brass Works to enhance teaching and research mission
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 9, 2021
The Vendome team has already been collaborating with the Beam Institute by working with current students
Scholarship fuels student success in UK Distillation, Wine and Brewing Studies
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2021
The Hank and Kathy Thompson Scholarship Fund was created specifically to aid students pursuing studies and careers in the spirits industry.
Annual James B. Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference going virtual for 2021
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 1, 2021
The conference will once again address key topics those in the industry regularly encounter.
UK’s James B. Beam Institute receives donation of barrel storage equipment to advance teaching and research
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 9, 2020
Construction of the system will begin in mid-to-late 2021.
UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits inks powerful partnership with Scotch Whisky Research Institute
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 30, 2020
The partnership will enhance stability in the spirits industry worldwide and allow the institutions to study distilled spirits together.
Behind the Blue': Cox on new role as VP for land-grant engagement
By
Danielle Donham and Kody Kiser
Published on Sep. 15, 2020