Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Kentucky · United States
Learn about the past, present and future of bourbon at the historic Stitzel- Weller Distillery. It’s a distillery drenched in the rich history of Bourbon’s past that’s pushing the boundaries with innovations for the future. Walk in the footsteps of bourbon legends, as you step into an active barrel house, cooper shop and micro still-house. Your journey ends with a tasting of Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit 10 year, I.W. Harper and Blade and Bow. - Optional
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Welcome, discerning travelers and students of distillation history. We are standing upon what many consider to be the most hallowed ground in the American whiskey landscape, the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. …
Listen in the app2The Main Entrance and the Philosophy of the Five Keys
As we approach the main entrance of the administrative and historical hub, your attention is immediately drawn to the recurring motif of keys. This is not merely a decorative choice, but a deeply embedded symbol of the…
Listen in the app3The Historic Rickhouses and the Tattletale Fungus
Stepping out from the main building, we find ourselves surrounded by an imposing array of massive brick structures. These are the historic rickhouses, the sacred sanctuaries where the young, clear distillate is transformed into…
Listen in the app4The Old Still House and the Silent Copper Giant
We now enter the industrial heart of the historic operation, the old still house. The sheer scale of this room is breathtaking. …
Listen in the app5The Fermentation Room and the Chemistry of Mash
Moving deeper into the production complex, we arrive at the fermentation room. This area provides a fascinating juxtaposition of uses. …
Listen in the app6The Historic Cooperage and the Art of the Barrel
We now transition from the realm of chemistry to the realm of physical craftsmanship as we enter the historic cooperage. This is an exceptionally rare treat. …
Listen in the app7The Tasting Room and the Legacy of the Orphan Barrels
Our final interior stop brings us to the elegantly appointed tasting room and the Garden and Gun Club Bar on the upper level. This beautifully renovated space serves as the sensory laboratory where the historical narrative we…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections on the Stitzel-Weller Legacy
As we conclude our comprehensive examination of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery and make our way back toward the iron entry gates, it is vital to pause and contextualize what we have experienced. We have walked through the physical…
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What is Stitzel-Weller Distillery?
Stitzel-Weller Distillery is a place in Kentucky · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kentucky · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.2097, -85.8088 |
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