Company is publicly traded as Beam Inc., following breakup of Fortune Brands.

Suntory is honored as “Whisky Distiller of the Year,” at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) – a first for any Japanese company.

Pioneering founders Sam Galsworthy, Fairfax Hall and Jared Brown open London’s first new gin distillery in nearly 200 years, establishing the Sipsmith® brand.

Jim Beam® Bourbon fills its 10 millionth barrel.

The acquisition of Allied Domecq brands premiumizes the brand portfolio, with the introduction of Maker’s Mark and Courvoisier, and expands global reach.

Suntory Hibiki 30 Years Old whisky becomes the first Japanese whisky to win the top prize at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in the United Kingdom.

Booker Noe rounds out his Small Batch Bourbon Collection with the introductions of Knob Creek®, Basil Hayden’s®, and Baker’s®.

Booker Noe introduces Booker’s® Bourbon. In doing so, he inspired the Super Premium Bourbon category, the fastest-growing category in the bourbon segment today.

Yamazaki, Suntory’s flagship single malt whisky, is released.

The Hakushu Distillery is established at the foot of Mt. Kaikomagatake in Japan’s Southern Alps.