Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1

December 22, 2025 / 9:14 AM EST / CBS News

Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1

TL;DR

  • Jim Beam's main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, will pause production starting January 1st for site enhancements.
  • The James B. Beam campus will remain open for visitors during the production pause.
  • Jim Beam will continue distilling at its Fred B. Noe craft distillery and Booker Noe distillery.
  • Overall alcohol consumption among U.S. adults has fallen to 54%, a near 90-year low.
  • Exports of U.S.-produced spirits decreased by 9% in the second quarter, impacted by tariffs.
  • Exports to Canada saw an 85% decline due to retaliation for U.S. tariffs.
  • Whiskey distillers produced 55 million fewer proof gallons through August compared to the previous year.