The calendar of things to do in Kentucky bourbon country just got a few more entries.
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont this week released its schedule of events for the rest of the year. The list includes lots of food, bourbon education, and behind-the-scenes tours. Of course, everything centers on the the world’s best selling bourbon, Jim Beam.
Highlights of the 2025 Beam Distillery Event Calendar Include:
· Horses + Heritage: A Beam Bourbon Social (May 1st, 2025): Kick off the big weekend and join us at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. on Thursday, May 1st for a Beam Bourbon Social! Guests will enjoy a variety of Kentucky-inspired fare prepared by The Kitchen Table, sip on our signature cocktails, and sample specialty bourbons, all while listening to live music by Small Time Napoleon.
· Oaked: A Taste of Beam (May 2nd, 2025): Embark with us on an Oak’s Day adventure to discover the rich flavors and bold traditions that live at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Join us on Friday, May 2nd for a 6-stop journey around the Homeplace that includes tastings of limited-release bourbons, cocktails and unique activations.
Complete all (6) stops to gain exclusive access to limited-edition items and souvenirs! This event is not a guided tour, and guests are encouraged to start their journey anytime between 10am-3pm while campus will be active all day with live music, cocktails, and tastings!
- Smoke + Oak: A Bourbon + BBQ Feastival (May 20th and October 7th, 2025): Join us at the Knob Creek House for an evening featuring new bourbon releases from The James B. Beam Distilling Co. and live barbecue exhibitions from Chef Brian Landry of The Kitchen Table Restaurant.
Guests will be transported to a secluded and historic site on the property for an exclusive and scenic dinner featuring tastings of rare and exclusive bourbon releases, and savor barbecue infused with Beam Made Bourbons.
Smoke + Oak will be held on May 20th and October 7th.
- Noe The Craft (September 9th and November 18th): Embark on an exclusive journey into the heart of bourbon craftsmanship with “Noe The Craft: 230 Years of The Beam Family Legacy”—an unforgettable after-hours experience at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. This unique event invites you to explore the rich heritage and meticulous artistry that has defined the Beam family for over two centuries. Noe The Craft will be held on September 9th and November 18th.
- Clermont Supper Club (various dates): Join Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table Restaurant and be among the first to enjoy the latest releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Each Clermont Supper Club features Beam-inspired fare, unique cocktails, and behind-the-barrel stories from the First Family of Bourbon.
At Clermont Supper Club, guests taste the latest James B. Beam Distilling Co. releases alongside a specially crafted dinner paired with a selection of cocktails and pours from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio. Following dinner, guests have the opportunity to purchase limited offerings and merchandise after hours at The American Outpost.
· Thursday, April 17, 2025 – From the Vault
· Thursday, May 14, 2025 – New Little Book Chapter
· Thursday, June 12, 2025 – National Bourbon Week
· Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 2025 Jim Beam Lineage Batch 2
· Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Baker’s (13 + High Rye)
· Thursday, September 4, 2025 – New Booker’s + Little Book Expressions
· Thursday, October 16, 2025 – New Hardin’s Creek Series
· Thursday, November 20, 2025 – New Knob Creek Expression
· Thursday, December 11, 2025 – The Holiday Edition (2025 Distiller Share Line-Up)
Source: James B. Beam Distilling Co.
"We’re excited to expand upon our events and experiences as we continue to welcome a new generation of whiskey drinkers to Clermont. We’re passionate about sharing the story of the Beam family heritage and offering unique ways for our guests to connect with our iconic brands.”
About James B. Beam Distilling Co.
(From the Distillery) Fouded 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.
