My husband and I are slowly doing the Bourbon Trail over a period of years and decided to see how the barrels were made. What an interesting and informative... read more tour. We saw the video then the tour. We saw how the staves were chosen and fitted in a circle, bound with hoops and the top and bottom added. Then the charring process which determines the flavor. We smelled like an outdoor charcoal barbeque for a while. So interesting how the barrels are recycled and used for other spirits and even shipped elsewhere in the world. All around a good learning experience.

  Our lady tour guide was excellent. The movie, the information, the plant tour - ALL were amazing. The mechanization and hand labor that goes into each barrel is beyond wonderful... read more - it all starts here - bourbon & wine lovers! This greatly enhances one's experience...More

  This was one of the most interesting and informative tours we've tried on the bourbon trail. Although it didn't end with a bourbon tasting, it was very interesting to... read more see how the bourbon barrels are made. On this tour, you'll be right there in the...More

  We had an interesting tour of the cooperage. It was a hot day, and very very hot inside, but we were a lot more comfortable than the people working... read more there making the barrels. It was so much fun watching the barrels get charred and put...More

  I've been to many distilleries in the past. Always wondered how the barrels were made. I found out...lol This is a must do tour. The staff was friendly and entertaining.... read more Thanks for a great time.

  If you head to Kentucky for the Bourbon Trail, you won't want to miss a tour at Independent Stave Company. After all, much of the flavor comes from the barrel.... read more You get the opportunity to see how barrels are made. It's good to keep in...More

  We were at a distillery and someone mentioned this place.....wow!!! Best place on the trail! Ann was a fantastic tour guide.

  After visiting so many distillery one finally mentioned that Kentucky Cooperage gives tours. That night I immediate made reservations. The next day we. arrive go into a. small room... read more which has the names of all the distilleries that they make barrels. We view a short...More

  The tour starts with a quick video. From there, Ann puts headphones and safety glasses on you and into the plant you go. She is a wealth of information and... read more she shares it at each tour spot. The barrel charring process was really neat to...More

  Stopped here on way to tours at some distilleries. The tour here gives great insight on how much of an impact barrels make on any product and it was very... read more interesting to see the barrel process. Anne was our tour guide and was wonderful.

  While tasting bourbon is a big part of the Kentucky experience, a visit to the cooperage where the barrels are made is a great add on. Without the barrels, whiskey... read more would be rotgut. The tour takes about an hour. We prebooked. Cost is $10. Space...More

  Everyone knows how much of the color and flavor of Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys are attributable to the beatiful wooden barrels used in the maturing process. Don't miss an... read more opportinity to see first hand how these barrels are produced.