Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at main distillery for a year

US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.

* Jim Beam will halt production at its main site in Kentucky from 2023 until further notice.
* The distillery will be closed for "site enhancements" and upgrades, allowing the company to invest in its facilities.
* Other operations, including a separate distillery and bottling and warehousing plants, will remain open.
* A visitor centre at the Jim Beam site in Kentucky remains open during the production pause.
* The company is assessing how it will use its workforce during the production halt and holding talks with union representatives.
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