It’s a must see if you’re doing any part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail !! Great tour, so informative, don’t pass this place without stopping.

  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.

  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

  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 and understanding of the bourbon industry. Take this tour while on the Bourbon Trail! …

  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

  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 factory near the workers, the noise, and smoke. It is fascinating to see how bourbon barrels are made in an assembly line type factory. Although it is quite noisy in the factory, the headsets you must wear allow you to clearly hear the tour guide. Don't miss this tour when you are in Kentucky. …

  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

  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 together and learning how they are inspected and fixed if they fail the inspection. Very informative and interesting. …

  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.