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Originally Published 20 days ago — by PBS
Jim Beam will close one of its Kentucky distilleries for at least a year in 2026 to invest in improvements, amid challenges from tariffs and declining demand in the whiskey industry, which has seen a significant drop in exports and sales, despite a large increase in bourbon aging stocks.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CBC
Jim Beam is halting production at its Kentucky distillery for all of 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions and industry challenges, including tariffs and declining exports, particularly to Canada, which has seen an 85% drop in U.S. spirits imports. The move aims to allow site investments, while the company continues distilling at other facilities. The broader industry faces high barrel aging inventories, tax burdens, and reduced consumer demand amid international trade disputes.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CNBC
Jim Beam is shutting down its Clermont Kentucky distillery for at least a year to invest in improvements amid industry challenges like tariffs and declining demand, while its larger Boston distillery remains operational. The move reflects broader struggles in the bourbon industry, including export declines and changing consumer habits.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by ABC News
Jim Beam will pause production at its Kentucky Clermont distillery for at least a year starting in 2026 to invest in upgrades, amid industry challenges like tariffs and declining demand, while its larger Boston distillery remains operational.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CBS News
Jim Beam plans to temporarily halt production at its main Kentucky distillery starting January 1 for site enhancements, amid industry challenges like declining alcohol consumption and reduced exports due to tariffs, while continuing operations at other facilities.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Guardian
Jim Beam will cease production at its Kentucky distillery in 2026 for site upgrades amid industry challenges like tariffs and declining alcohol consumption, while other operations remain open; the move is part of broader industry impacts from trade tensions and market oversupply.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by BBC
Jim Beam will halt production at its Kentucky distillery for a year to invest in site improvements, amid industry challenges from trade tariffs and market uncertainties, while other operations continue as usual.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CNN
Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main Kentucky distillery starting January 1 to invest in site improvements, amid rising bourbon inventories and ongoing trade uncertainties affecting the spirits industry.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by WDRB
Jim Beam will pause distillation at its Clermont, Kentucky, facility for all of 2026 to upgrade the distillery, shifting production to other plants while continuing bottling, warehousing, and visitor operations, reflecting broader industry trends amid record bourbon aging.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Lexington Herald Leader
Jim Beam will pause bourbon production at its Clermont, Kentucky distillery through 2026 to invest in site improvements, amid industry challenges like oversupply and declining demand, while maintaining visitor access and operations at other facilities.