TT1: Technical Tour 1
WOODFORD
RESERVE DISTILLERY
Monday, February
13
7:30am-11:30am
Visit the home of Woodford Reserve, a
super-premium small batch bourbon that is gaining a following as the
"new standard by which other bourbons are now judged." Gold medal
winner at the world's three most prestigious tasting competitions, it has a
uniquely rich, smooth and balanced flavor. It is the fastest growing bourbon in
the U.S. and is the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby.
This special "Woodford Reserve Corn to Cork
Tour" is a special guided AETC Tour through the mechanical, chemical,
technical and "sensory" aspects of producing bourbon. This option is
a great tour for bourbon connoisseurs or those wishing to learn more about the
complexities of creating Woodford Reserve bourbon. It is more in-depth and
covers more aspects of the bourbon making process. This cultural tour also explores the history
and architecture architectural evolution of the Woodford Reserve Distillery and
its impact on Kentucky heritage.
COST: $35
Technical Tour includes,
transportation, tour, guide, gratuities
TT2: Technical Tour 2
JEFFBOAT
Monday, February 13
7:30am-11:30am
Take a behind the scenes look with Jeffboats
chief engineer at the largest single-site inland shipbuilding and repair
facility in the U.S. located on the Ohio River in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Hear
and see first hand how Jeffboat is building tanker
and hopper barges, Jeffboat also construct river
towboats and specialty vessels for ACBL and third party customers.
Since 1834, skilled shipbuilders have been constructing
equipment for marine service in Jeffersonville, Indiana. From the time its
first vessel was launched in 1939, Jeffboat has kept
pace with the waterways industry, anticipating itŐs
ever-changing needs. By consistently meeting the challenges
of a growing industry with innovative boat and barge designs. Today, at
the same site, Jeffboat has remained at the top of
the shipbuilding industry, AmericaŐs largest inland
shipyard.
Jeffboat's mile long waterfront
facility offers the most technically advanced marine design and construction
capabilities for both inland and ocean service vessels. Jeffboat is a
full-service shipyard and repair facility strategically located on the Ohio
River, in Jeffersonville, Indiana adjacent to Louisville, Kentucky. Over the
past 64 years their experienced teams have built over 9,000 barges, 120
towboats, ferries, casino boats, cruise ships and many more different styles of
water fairing vessels.
COST: $35
Technical Tour includes,
transportation, tour, guide, gratuities