1956

Joseph L. Beam, founder of Heaven Hill Distillery, passes away in Nelson County, KY at the age of 88.

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.

1947

Jim Beam passes away in Bardstown KY at the age of 83.

1946

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