Suntory Global Spirits
Beverages New York, NY · Private
Suntory Global Spirits is a major player in premium spirits with a diversified portfolio spanning bourbon, whiskey, tequila, and ready-to-drink cocktails. The company operates a significant manufacturing footprint in Kentucky with multiple production and distribution facilities.
Suntory Global Spirits (formerly Beam Suntory) is one of the world's largest premium spirits producers, making bourbon, whiskey, tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Its portfolio includes Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker's, Canadian Club, Sipsmith, and Sauza, among many others.
Employees
6,000
Mfg Plants
4
All Facilities
8
Activity
3/10
Type
Private
Plant Locations (8 mapped)
0
Recent News
No news articles yet.
Manufacturing Plants (4)
Booker Noe Distillery
Boston, KY
Major bourbon production facility in Nelson County; subject of a $400 million expansion announced in 2022 to increase capacity by 50%. Not open to the public. Now receiving primary Jim Beam production shifted from Clermont during 2026 pause.
James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Clermont Campus)
Clermont, KY
Flagship 420-acre bourbon distillery campus; produces Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Baker's, Booker's, and Basil Hayden. Also houses the Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery (opened 2021) for small-batch innovation. Main distillation paused in 2026 with production shifted to Booker Noe; craft distillery continues operating.
Frankfort Bottling & Production Plant
Frankfort, KY
Largest Beam Suntory bottling operation; employs approximately 300 workers. Formerly the Old Grand Dad distillery site (ceased distilling in 1979); now serves as the primary spirits bottling and packaging plant. Also includes barrel rackhouse storage.
Maker's Mark Distillery (Star Hill Farm)
Loretto, KY
Historic distillery producing Maker's Mark and Maker's Mark 46 bourbon whisky. National Historic Landmark; first distillery in Bourbon Country to achieve B Corp certification. Attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually.
Other Facilities (4)
Frankfort Distribution Center
Frankfort, KY · distribution
600,000-sq-ft distribution center on a 92-acre site in Franklin County; opened Q1 2015. Warehouses finished case goods bottled in Frankfort before shipment to domestic and international distributor partners.
Suntory Global Spirits North America Headquarters (Chicago)
Chicago, IL · hq
North America regional headquarters and largest global office; previously served as global HQ before 2022 move to NYC. Approximately 110,000 sq ft on the 16th floor of the Merchandise Mart.
Suntory Global Spirits Global Headquarters
New York, NY · hq
Global corporate headquarters established 2022; houses executive leadership, Brand House organization, and global functions. Located in the Flatiron district.
Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery
Clermont, KY · r&d
Small-batch experimental and innovation distillery opened in 2021 on the James B. Beam Clermont campus. Continues operating during the 2026 main distillery pause; used for whiskey innovation and new product development.