KENTUCKY, USA — Jim Beam plans to ramp up bourbon production at its largest Kentucky distillery to meet growing global demand in a more than $400 million expansion to be powered by renewable energy.

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In an announcement today, the company revealed that Jim Beam Black will now carry a 7-year age statement, as well as receiving a subtle boost in strength, from 43% ABV (86 proof) to 45% ABV (90 ...

Jim Beam plans to ramp up bourbon production at its largest Kentucky distillery to meet growing global demand in a more than $400 million expansion to be powered by renewable energy.