The James B. Beam Distilling company, Jim Beam, said it would close its distillery in Clermont for the year while it takes the “opportunity to invest in site enhancements”. One of the largest bourbon whiskey companies, Jim Beam, will pause production at its main US distillery for the entirety of 2026 as the sector wrestles with uncertainty caused by US tariffs. The James B Beam Distilling Company said it would close its distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, for the year while it takes the “opportunity to invest in site enhancements”. The renowned Cooley Distillery, founded by John Teeling was sold to Beam Inc in early 2012, and became part of Suntory’s global drinks empire. The company’s other operations in Kentucky, including another distillery and its bottling and warehouse plants, would remain open next year.

Source: The Irish Times December 23, 2025 04:07 UTC