by Chris Lusk | Apr 30, 2021
James B. Beam Distilling Company acquires the spirits division of the National Distillers company. The acquisition included what is now known as “The Olds”, a group of the oldest brands in the country – Old Grand-Dad, Old Overholt, and Old Crow.
by Chris Lusk | Apr 30, 2021
Waterfill & Frazier Distillery transfers the Shawhan Distillery label to Barton Distillery in Bardstown, KY. Barton also operated under the trade name of County Line Distillery during this time, and continued to supply McKesson and Robins with the Shawhand...
by Chris Lusk | Apr 30, 2021
Carl Beam named Executive Vice President of the James B. Beam Distillery Company.
by Chris Lusk | Apr 30, 2021
Under the direction of Jere Beam, a second Jim Beam Distillery location is opened in Boston, KY. The plant is called “J.B.B.2” plant for 30 years before being renamed the Booker Noe Distillery.
by Chris Lusk | Apr 30, 2021
Under the supervision of Master Distiller, Earl Beam, Heaven Hill Distillery fills their 500,000th barrel of bourbon.
