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21st Reunion

2002

Lexington, KY - 08-12 October 2003  

Makers' Mark Distillery, Bardstown KY - 9 October 2003

This is the home of what is described as the best Kentucky Bourbon whiskey.

 

"Fire Station"                                                                                       Whiskey Creek

 

 

 

 

Each vat holds 9600 gallons of percolating mash

    

Pure whiskey before barrelling                                                                      Whiskey Aging Warehouse

 

Aging up to 7 years                                                                                    Bottling

 

Wax sealing process

 

Master wax sealer Chuck Kemmerling at work

 

BBQ and Burgoo Lunch at The Post

Air Force 1 landing in Lexington on our return to the hotel

Thanks to Makers' Mark for hosting our visit and to Mark's Feed Store for lunch at distillery . You can visit their website at: http://www.makersmark.com

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