The Sour Mash - A Kentucky Bourbon Tour
“Sour mash is made by adding a portion of previously used mash to a fresh batch, similar to using a sourdough starter for bread. This gives the mash a slightly sour aroma, but it doesn't affect the flavor of the finished whiskey. This is done for two reasons: it helps with consistency from batch to batch and this process lowers the batch's pH, which makes the fermentation process more efficient.”
We focus this tour to include heritage distilleries that have historical landmarks and proud traditions. These heritage distilleries use time tested mash bills and sour mash to produce products of high quality and consistent taste over time!
“Sour mash is made by adding a portion of previously used mash to a fresh batch, similar to using a sourdough starter for bread. This gives the mash a slightly sour aroma, but it doesn't affect the flavor of the finished whiskey. This is done for two reasons: it helps with consistency from batch to batch and this process lowers the batch's pH, which makes the fermentation process more efficient.”
We focus this tour to include heritage distilleries that have historical landmarks and proud traditions. These heritage distilleries use time tested mash bills and sour mash to produce products of high quality and consistent taste over time!
The Sour Mash - A Kentucky Bourbon Tour
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Wild Turkey Distillery
Labels include Wild Turkey Bourbon, 101, Rye Whiskey, 101 Rye Whiskey, Decades, Master's Keep 17 Year, Rare Breed Barrel Proof, Kentucky Spirit, Forgiven, Russell's Reserve 10 Year, Russell's Reserve Rye, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Russell's Reserve Rye Single Barrel, American Honey & Sting
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Labels include Woodford Reserve, Double Oaked, Rye Whiskey, Master's Collection (Cherry Wood Smoked Barley, Brandy Cask Finished, 1838 Stye White Corn, Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Finish, Double Malt Selection), Distilllery Collection (Double Double Oaked, French Oak Cask Finished Rye, Toasted Oak Rye, Blended Rye, Five Malt, Frosty Four Wood, Sweet Mash Redux)
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Labels include Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Antique Collection, O.F.C. Vintages, Experimental Collection, Single Oak Project, E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection, Stagg Jr., Blanton's Single Barrel, Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel, Sazerac Rye, W.L. Weller, Old Charter, Benchmark, Ancient Age, White Dog, Bourbon Cream, Wheatly Vodka, Rock Hill Farms, Stone Hammer
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Wild Turkey Distillery
Labels include Wild Turkey Bourbon, 101, Rye Whiskey, 101 Rye Whiskey, Decades, Master's Keep 17 Year, Rare Breed Barrel Proof, Kentucky Spirit, Forgiven, Russell's Reserve 10 Year, Russell's Reserve Rye, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Russell's Reserve Rye Single Barrel, American Honey & Sting
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Labels include Woodford Reserve, Double Oaked, Rye Whiskey, Master's Collection (Cherry Wood Smoked Barley, Brandy Cask Finished, 1838 Stye White Corn, Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Finish, Double Malt Selection), Distilllery Collection (Double Double Oaked, French Oak Cask Finished Rye, Toasted Oak Rye, Blended Rye, Five Malt, Frosty Four Wood, Sweet Mash Redux)
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Labels include Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Antique Collection, O.F.C. Vintages, Experimental Collection, Single Oak Project, E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection, Stagg Jr., Blanton's Single Barrel, Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel, Sazerac Rye, W.L. Weller, Old Charter, Benchmark, Ancient Age, White Dog, Bourbon Cream, Wheatly Vodka, Rock Hill Farms, Stone Hammer
HOTEL PICKUP IS AVAILABLE
LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON CINCINNATI EVANSVILLE INDIANAPOLIS
CALL or TEXT
812-725-2055
$149 per person
Tours include transportation, distillery admissions, 2 full tours and tasting fees. You will tour with an expert Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward Tour Guide. Please bring ID, you must be 21 or older to participate in the Bourbon tasting. Snacks, club soda, water & ice will be provided.
The Oak Barrel Tour Co also offers half day (1 pm – 6 pm), full day and multiple day Bourbon Experiences.
LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON CINCINNATI EVANSVILLE INDIANAPOLIS
CALL or TEXT
812-725-2055
$149 per person
Tours include transportation, distillery admissions, 2 full tours and tasting fees. You will tour with an expert Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward Tour Guide. Please bring ID, you must be 21 or older to participate in the Bourbon tasting. Snacks, club soda, water & ice will be provided.
The Oak Barrel Tour Co also offers half day (1 pm – 6 pm), full day and multiple day Bourbon Experiences.