search We are Proud Custodians of Legacies Measured in Centuries In 1795, a farmer and grain mill operator named Jacob Beam produced the first barrel of whiskey that would become Jim Beam®, the world’s #1 selling bourbon. Suntory was founded in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii, who created the first whisky to suit Japanese palates. WATCH OUR LEGACY VIDEO With a vision of Growing for Good, our mission is to inspire human connections. We are driven by the entrepreneurial spirit that built Beam for more than two centuries and guides Beam Suntory as a world leader in premium spirits today. Inspired by our parent company Suntory’s “Yatte Minahare!” spirit of dreaming big, our objective is to be the world’s most admired, fastest-growing premium spirits company. 1757 The Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Distillery is established. It is reputed to be the world's oldest and longest operating distillery. 1795 Jacob Beam sells his first jug of whiskey and lays the foundation for Jim Beam® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 1810 The Johnston’s begin distilling whisky in Islay, Scotland. Five years later, Laphroaig® Scotch whisky is born. 1828 Felix Courvoisier establishes Courvoisier cognac in Jarnac, France. Our Global Spirit Our Beam Suntory team is made up of 4,800 employees worldwide, with offices, distilleries and sales organizations around the world. Global Corporate Headquarters Chicago, USA Located in the Merchandise Mart, an architectural landmark situated on the Chicago River in dynamic River North, our headquarters puts employees at the center of industry and consumer trends. Jim Beam Distillery Clermont, USA Located just outside Louisville, the Jim Beam Distillery makes the world’s #1 selling bourbon and offers an unforgettable visitors’ experience. International Region Headquarters Madrid, Spain Situated near Campo de las Naciones business area and Barajas International airport, our Madrid office supports close to 200 employees and serves as Beam Suntory's International hub. Yamazaki Distillery Shimamoto, Japan Located outside of Kyoto, Japan’s first distillery is home to our flagship single malt. Casa Sauza Tequila, Mexico A leading "Great Place to Work" in Mexico, Casa Sauza is recognized for environmental leadership, and for crafting Hornitos and Sauza tequila. Laphroaig Distillery Islay, Scotland Located off the west coast of Scotland, Islay is where our Laphroaig and Bowmore distilleries carefully craft our legendary peated malts. Terms of use© 1987–2021 HERE [ SEE ALL LOCATIONS ] Our Leaders Albert Baladi President & Chief Executive Officer Todd Bloomquist SVP, General Counsel & Secretary Paula Erickson SVP, Global Chief Human Resources Officer Pryce Greenow President International & Global Sales Excellence Officer Clarkson Hine SVP, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Greg Hughes President, North America David Hunter SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer Toru Miyanaga SVP, Advisor to the CEO & Global RTD Development Sho Semba President, Asia Jessica Spence President of Brands Marc André Tousignant SVP, Chief Financial Officer The Culture Behind the Craft In an environment where being creative and collaborative is encouraged, great brands come to life. Learn how we “Unleash Our Spirit.” LEARN ABOUT OUR CULTURE HOME ABOUT BRANDS CULTURE BEAM SUNTORY INDIA SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION NEWS BEAM SUNTORY GERMANY PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTACT US SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY AND MODERN SLAVERY DISCLOSURE DOING BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY MARKETING CODE Follow Us © 2021 Beam Suntory, Inc., Merchandise Mart, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60654 The cookies on this website are used by us and third parties for different purposes, such as offering you a better browsing experience, personalizing content and ads, providing social media features and analyzing site traffic. By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you consent to the storing of all cookies on your device. To opt out of certain cookies or to manage your preferences at any time, click on "Cookie Settings" or for more information, visit our Cookie Policy. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings