Buffalo Trace Distillery's Harlen Wheatley, The Art and Science Behind their Renovation

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Get ready to immerse in a spirited conversation with Harlan
Wheatley, the master distiller at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Harlan takes us on a fascinating journey, unveiling the
monumental $200 million renovation of the distillery. We explore
the sensitive balance of maintaining original, quality bourbon
production while incorporating innovative technology and
automation. You'll be intrigued to learn about the process of
mimicking the original stills, plates, and trays, combined with
the upcoming additions of eight new fermenters and two new
boilers.

Continuing our exploration through the intricate world of
bourbon, we shift gears to discuss bourbon warehouse design and
their aging techniques. Harlan enlightens us with insights into
the renovations, the importance of control and ventilation, and
the unique aspects of Warehouse H and Warehouse X. As we traverse
the global bourbon boom and its rising popularity, we explore how
Buffalo Trace Distillery has smoothly transitioned from a
two-shift operation to a three-plus shift operation, all thanks
to increasing demand.

Finally, we tantalize your taste buds with a discussion on the
unique flavors of the distillery's vodka and peated bourbon, as
well as an in-depth conversation about their experimentation with
bourbon aging techniques. Harlan talks us through the selection
process for single barrels and the critical role of piloting in
this process. We wrap up with a poignant discussion on
responsible drinking, adding a dash of melody to the mix with the
iconic country song, 'Whiskey Bar'. Tune in to this captivating
episode for an enlightening deep-dive into the world of bourbon!


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