Visiting Kentucky?
Stop by for a tour!Our friendly tour guide will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we craft barrels.
Visitor Center Address: 711B E. Main Street, Lebanon, KY 40033
Phone: (270) 402-8009
Know Before You Go:
- All tours are led by a guide and require walking.
- Tours are wheelchair accessible.
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
- We do not allow cameras inside the cooperage.
- We are located in the Eastern time zone.
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children ages 6 and under not allowed on the tour. No strollers.
- Tours begin at our Visitor Center across the street from Kentucky Cooperage.
- All tickets must be reserved and paid for online. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Browse our available tours:
Kentucky Cooperage Tour
A New Barrel Cooperage ExperienceOn the Kentucky Cooperage Tour, you’ll witness firsthand the craftsmanship of our coopers as they use their skill to turn quality oak into barrels for the World’s Finest Spirits.
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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel South Tour
A Used Barrel Cooperage ExperienceEver wonder what happens to bourbon barrels once the whiskey is fully matured? On this tour, you’ll see newly emptied used barrels that have been shipped immediately to our cooperage to preserve freshness. Watch as our coopers service these barrels into Grade A - Select barrels that are ready to age spirits, beer, wine and more.
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Life of a Barrel Tour
A New & Used Barrel Cooperage ExperienceWhy choose one? This tour allows you to visit both Kentucky Cooperage and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel South, taking you through the life of a barrel- from individual oak staves to new, charred barrels, all the way to high quality, ready-for-filling used barrels.
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