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Cooperage Tours

See the life of a bourbon barrel

See how coopers make the barrels for world-famous bourbon brands including Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, Coopersā€™ Craft, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey. Visit coopers such as Brown-Forman Cooperage or KY Cooperage.Ā 

This unforgettable look at the bourbon barrel-making process takes you through the cooperage where youā€™ll see barrels raised from start to finish. Youā€™ll learn how the wood is prepped, watch as staves are carefully placed to form the barrel and see the flames toast the inside to the perfect char level.

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Book Custom Tour with Private Transportation

Build a custom bourbon trail itinerary with our Experience Coordinators and get a behind-the-scenes Cooperage Tour. See the life of a barrel and how each char brings out unique notes. Please contact us to work with an Experience Coordinator to discuss a Custom Tour itinerary for you and your group.

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