Brown-Forman Cooperages, a wholly-owned division of Brown-Forman
Corporation, is known the world over for crafting the highest quality oak
barrels for the aging of premium spirits. Unquestionably, these vessels
impart many of the complex flavors and rich color as the spirits age. Master
distillers and coopers all share a critical understanding of the role these fine
oak barrels play in enhancing the consumers' ultimate sensory perceptions
and experience.
Since Brown-Forman Beverages Worldwide is a producer of some of the
world's finest spirits including Jack Daniel's ®, Woodford Reserve®, Old
Forester®, Early Times® and Canadian Mist®. And we have a vested
interested in the quality of every barrel we make.
Whether it's for the creation and aging of the spirits or wine, crafting the
vessels begins with the careful selection of the wood. Brown-Forman
Cooperages owns and operates for stave mills in middle American to ensure
our high quality standards for material are met.
P.O. Box 37210
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
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(502)368-7626
Brown-Forman Cooperages is proud to be the last large-scale
cooperage operations in the world that are owned and operated by a
distillery company -- Brown-Forman Corporation. Our heritage means
that we understand where value is added every step of the way. From
the quality of the wood selected for each barrel to the exacting
standards we use in the drying and toasting and charring processes -we have a vested interest in the sensory contribution of our barrels to
the final consumer product.
Use Barrels
Jack Daniel's, Brown-Forman's flagship brand, is the largest purchaser
of Blue Grass cooperage barrels. As each season passes during the
aging process, the barrels expand and contract forcing the whiskey in
and out of the wood. This process imparts the amber color and
complex flavors of the barrel to the whiskey. Once used, the oak retain
some of the absorbed whiskey. Distillers who purchase these Blue
Grass Cooperage used barrels appreciate the intricate flavors they can
achieve their own distilling process with the use of the flavor-rich
vessels. The maturation process can also be accelerated with these
fresh-used barrels, thus increasing inventory turns. And since Blue
Grass Cooperage is the original manufacturer and we retain ownership
of the Jack Daniel's barrels, our used barrels represent a better value
to our customers.
New Whiskey Barrels
As the manufacturer of the barrel for premium spirits, our customers
benefit from the same quality control that we demand for our own
products. These high standards begin with the wood procurement all
the way through shipping the final product. Master distillers know the
final color and flavor are directly related to the quality of our barrels.
Blue Grass Cooperage supplies whiskey barrels primarily for Jack
Daniel's®, and other bourbon brands including Old Forester ® and
Woodford Reserve®.
Shipping
As a large international corporation, our significant freight volume
means Brown-Forman Cooperages can offer highly competitive landed
or delivered pricing. Let us help you save money. Ask us how when
you buy our premium quality barrels.
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Louisville, Kentucky 40233
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(502)368-7626
A key ingredient in the recipe for many scotches, rums, tequilas
and other spirits around the globe is the flavor imparted from a
used Blue Grass Cooperage barrel. These barrels were shipped
new to one of our whiskey distilleries, used once for seasoning
and then returned to Blue Grass Cooperage for distribution as
used barrels. Fresh-used barrels can impart faster color and
flavor so distillers benefit from a shorter maturation period.
Used barrels are available in different grades:
#1 Selects are freshly dumped and have no signs of leakage,
especially on the heads. They will have no cracked staves, and a
maximum of two hairline cracks anywhere on the barrel. The
heads are not warped and do not rise above the chime. When
the barrel is on its end, it will not rock. These barrels are
shipped with a bung tight in the bung hole.
#2 Selects are freshly dumped, with no signs of leakage,
especially around the head. There are no cracked staves, and
they have a maximum of four hairline cracks anywhere on the
barrel. This barrel is normally used for palletized aging, thus the
location of the hairline crack is not a factor. These heads are
also not warped, and with the 1/2" allowance will not rock when
on end.
Distillery Runs are received at several of our distribution
locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and are immediately
reloaded onto containers or trucks for shipments to customers.
We do not inspect of select from our Distillery Run Barrels.
Culls Barrels do not meet the high standards of #1 Selects or #2
Selects. Culls can have severe cracked staves and two bowed
heads. Culls can be excellent values for our customers who have
the capability of performing barrel repairs on site.
Shooks are barrels that have been dismantled, with any cracked
staves replaced with matching stave of the same width and
length (stave are matched croze to croze). The staves are tied in
neat bundles, and may be numbered for reassembly if
requested. Shooks may be supplied without heads or hoops, at
reduced prices, where the staves are to be used construct
"hogsheads".
P.O. Box 37210
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
Fax (502) 364-4567
(502)368-7626
New Whiskey Barrels
Blue Grass Cooperage is one of the world's largest producers of white
oak whiskey barrels and has been crafting American Oak barrels for
the spirits industry for over fifty years. Our heritage is the industry,
and the fact that we owned by a major and producer of premium
spirits and wine brands, means that every barrel receives the same
exacting standards of craftsmanship that we require for our own
brands. You see, we have a vested interest in producing barrels that
will produce some of the best bourbons and whiskies in the world.
Since we're located in the heart of Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee
whiskey country, we're known for our contribution to the character
and flavor of some of the finest bourbon and whiskies in the world.
P.O. Box 37210
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
Fax (502) 364-4567
(502)368-7626
Dry Barrels, Trash Receptacles and Specialty Product Sales
Blue Grass Cooperage sells new dry whiskey barrels for
secondary uses such as trash receptacles. Custom-fitted liners, a
funnel-top and rope-handle lids are optional when barrels are
ordered as trash receptacles. Blue Grass Cooperage Trash
Receptacle barrels can be found around the U.S. at golf courses,
amusement parks, resorts, hotels and restaurants. Blue Grass
Cooperage whiskey barrels have also been used in architectural
design or as display pieces. These barrels are made using the
exact same technology and craftsmanship except that they are
bound by galvanized hoops for long-term aesthetic endurance.
Contact:
Barrel Shop
160 Craig Street
Lynchburg, TN 37352
Ashley Keller
Toll Free 888-221-5225 or 931-759-6307
Fax:931-759-6311
Ashley_Keller@b-f.com
Jack Daniel's Wood Smoking Chips
Made from 100% aging barrels used at the Jack Daniel's Distillery
in Lynchburg, Tennessee, these chips are drenched in flavor for
outdoor grilling. The recycled chips can be used on either a gas
or charcoal grill, or in a smoker according to directions.
Contacts
WW Wood, Inc (exclusive distributor)
Ryan Lawson
P.O. Box 398
Pleasanton, Texas 78064
Direct: 1-830-569-2501
Fax:1-830-569-5411
Email: rlawson@woodinc.com
P.O. Box 37210
Louisville, Kentucky 40233 (502)368-7626
P.O. Box 37210
Louisville, Kentucky 40233 (502)368-7626
Fax (502) 364-4567
Fax (502) 364-4567