Bourbon Barrels

White Oak bourbon barrels in Central Kentucky at the Buffalo Trace distillery. White Oak barrels are used only once for bourbon and then sold to Ireland and Scotland to help flavor Scotch and Irish Whiskey. The inside of the barrel is charred first enhancing the woods ability to leach its flavor and color. Boubon is only officially made in Bourbon County, KY using the iron-free limestone water and the white oak barrels.

Fermentation

This is a big vat of fermenting grain in the Makers Mark distillery in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Makers is still distilling the old fashioned way and even dipping each bottle by hand. Touring the bourbon trail in central KY makes for an awesome get away.

Woodford Reserve