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Beam Suntory
opens first new barrel storage warehouse
in Frankfort Kentucky since 1968 to meet
surging demand.
With the continuing increasing worldwide
popularity of American whiskey Beam
Suntory has opened a new barrel
warehouse in Frankfort, Kentucky its
first new warehouse in Frankfort since
1968. The
seven-story storage warehouse is not
only a testament to surging demand for
bourbon globally, but Beam Suntory’s
commitment to and investment in
Kentucky, the heartland of its business.
David Hunter, Chief Supply Chain
Officer, Beam Suntory commented, "The
need for this incredible new Rackhouse
really underscores the global thirst for
bourbon. I’m so proud of the team here
in Frankfort, and all of our operations
in Kentucky, who have been working so
hard to keep up with the pace of demand
for bourbon around the world.
This new structure spans more than
275,000 square feet, and is the largest
of Beam Suntory’s 112 Rackhouses in
Kentucky, with room for more than 59,000
barrels, 17% more than its next-largest
warehouse. It is the largest Rackhouse
that can currently be built under
current Kentucky state law and is Beam
Suntory’s first new Rackhouse in
Frankfort since 1968.
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington
commented, "The opening of this new
barrelhouse reflects the importance of
the bourbon industry and the commitment
of Beam Suntory to central Kentucky.
Each of those barrels represents good
paying jobs made possible by global
demand for Kentucky’s native spirit."
Beam Suntory plans to invest more than
$1 billion to make bourbon in Kentucky
over the next five years, including
grains, barrels, payroll and capital
expenditures.
"This is a big moment for our entire
campus here at Frankfort," said Alan
Mitchell, General Manager, Frankfort.
"Not only will this new facility give us
ample space for aging our incredible
products, but its close proximity to the
bottling lines will make transfer
efficient."
You will find the current Jim Beam
whiskey range available from specialist
online whisky retailers such as
Master of Malt
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