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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.
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.
Kentucky bourbon, once booming post-recession and fueled by nostalgia and investment, is now facing a downturn due to economic challenges, trade tariffs, and changing drinking habits, leading to distillery closures and industry consolidation, though history suggests potential for innovation and recovery.