Willett Distilling Company
Kentucky · United States
Tour includes introduction to the Willett family of brands and the family that makes them. Sample whiskey in a tasting experience and the Gif is a tasting glass - Optional
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Willett Distilling Company
Welcome, scholars, to the Willett Distilling Company in Bardstown. Situated on a 120-acre farmstead at the highest elevation in Nelson County, this site offers profound advantages for atmospheric maturation. …
Listen in the app2The Grain Sourcing and Mash Tanks
Our technical tour begins at the 10,000-gallon stainless steel mash tanks. The agrarian supply chain here is highly localized; Willett sources their corn and wheat from Peterson Farms, located a mere 22 minutes away in Loretto,…
Listen in the app3The Fermentation and Distillation
We transition to the fermentation and distillation theater. Willett employs a sour mash process, utilizing a portion of acidic backset from previous distillations to perfectly calibrate the pH of the new batch. …
Listen in the app4The Barreling and Weighing Station
The barreling process at Willett retains an astonishing degree of mid-century authenticity. After the white dog is funneled into level-four charred oak barrels, each barrel is individually weighed using the original, analog…
Listen in the app5Original Warehouse A
We approach Warehouse A, the very first aging structure built on the property in 1936. The architectural design maximizes interaction with the environment; there is absolutely no climate control. …
Listen in the app6The Family Anecdotes
A tour of Willett is inherently personal, often punctuated by candid family anecdotes from the guides. Visitors hear tales of the founders conducting grueling manual inventory in the sweltering heat of the upper rickhouse floors,…
Listen in the app7The Sensory Tasting Experience
Our analysis concludes in the tasting room. Willett’s portfolio is remarkably diverse, allowing for a comprehensive palate examination. …
Listen in the app8Closing
The Willett Distilling Company operates as a living museum of mid-century bourbon production. Through their stubborn retention of original equipment, non-climate-controlled aging, and hands-on barreling techniques, they produce a…
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What is Willett Distilling Company?
Willett Distilling Company 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 | 37.7848, -85.4613 |
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