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Bardstown, Kentucky: World's Largest Bourbon Barrel (Closed)

The Barton 1792 Distillery offered a two-hour free tour before ending at their colossal barrel, which is at the back of the property. The barrel is still there, but the tours were cancelled as of July 2022.

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World's Largest Bourbon Barrel

I didn't see it, but it was written up in the local paper. The local MADD chapter wasn't happy.

[galanti, 08/31/2006]

We've seen just a brief report that the World's Largest Bourbon Barrel was being built in June 2006, with some local opposition.

World's Largest Bourbon Barrel

Barton 1792 Distillery

Directions:
Drive west from the center of town on US Hwy 62/Stephen Foster Ave. Take the first left after southbound US Hwy 31E onto onto Barton Rd. The Barton 1792 Distillery will be straight ahead.
Hours:
No longer open to the public.
Status:
Closed

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