Beam Suntory Suspends Distillery Tours

Beam Suntory has announced that they have suspended distillery tours at all their distilleries due to the coronavirus outbreak – the distilleries themselves, however, “remain fully operational” and production has not been disrupted.

In a statement, Beam Suntory said:

“We’re determined to do our part to support our communities and help contain the spread of the virus,” the statement continued.

“Consistent with guidance from public health authorities to limit large gatherings, and given that our public tours include elements that bring groups together in relatively restricted spaces, we have temporarily suspended public tours at all of our visitor experiences.”

Beam Suntory says the suspensions will last at least until the end of March 2020.

At least 1,965 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus have been reported across 47 US states, with 100 deaths.