1954

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.

1953

Under the supervision of Master Distiller, Earl Beam, Heaven Hill Distillery fills their 500,000th barrel of bourbon.

1946

Earl Beam named the second Master Distiller of the Heaven Hill Distillery.

1945

Carl Beam named Master Distiller of the James B. Beam Distillery Company.

Prohibition Ends

December 5th, Prohibition ends after 13 long years of oppressive government regulations.