Made in Kentucky
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience dives into the American craftsmanship used to bring Bourbon Whiskey to life on its journey from grain to glass.
The first stop will take you to a cooperage to see how Coopers make barrels for world-famous bourbon brands like Old Forester and Woodford Reserve. This unforgettable look at the barrel-making process allows you to experience the steps it takes for barrels to be raised from start to finish. You’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 level of char.
Next, head to an urban distillery to learn the process of how bourbon is made with a lesson on mash bills from a Master Distiller detailing each step that goes into making Kentucky’s native spirit.
Wrap up the day with a visit to the NuLu neighborhood where at Clayton & Crume, a local leather goods company, you can stamp and press your very own piece of leather goods. Or, get a taste of Kentucky-inspired fare at Garage Bar, home of the “Wrecking Cars” art installation and one of the city’s largest bourbon selections.
The first stop will take you to a cooperage to see how Coopers make barrels for world-famous bourbon brands like Old Forester and Woodford Reserve. This unforgettable look at the barrel-making process allows you to experience the steps it takes for barrels to be raised from start to finish. You’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 level of char.
Next, head to an urban distillery to learn the process of how bourbon is made with a lesson on mash bills from a Master Distiller detailing each step that goes into making Kentucky’s native spirit.
Wrap up the day with a visit to the NuLu neighborhood where at Clayton & Crume, a local leather goods company, you can stamp and press your very own piece of leather goods. Or, get a taste of Kentucky-inspired fare at Garage Bar, home of the “Wrecking Cars” art installation and one of the city’s largest bourbon selections.