Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Warehouse H
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
1. Warehouse H Marker
Inscription.
Warehouse H. Buffalo Trace Distillery. This whiskey-aging warehouse, built in 1934 is constructed of huge, self-supporting ricks. The massive wooden beams support the entire inventory of 15.947 maturing barrels of fine Kentucky bourbon, clad in metal. This warehouse possessed the aging characteristics that most appealed to Colonel Albert B. Blanton. It is from inside this structure alone that specially selected barrels of Blanton's single barrel bourbon whiskey are procured. The metal shell allows the building to quickly warm during the day and cool at night. These temperature changes allow the whiskey to cycle within the barrel more often, resulting in a smooth, yet spicy bourbon.
This whiskey-aging warehouse, built in 1934 is constructed of huge, self-supporting ricks. The massive wooden beams support the entire inventory of 15.947 maturing barrels of fine Kentucky bourbon, clad in metal. This warehouse possessed the aging characteristics that most appealed to Colonel Albert B. Blanton. It is from inside this structure alone that specially selected barrels of Blanton's single barrel bourbon whiskey are procured. The metal shell allows the building to quickly warm during the day and cool at night. These temperature changes allow the whiskey to cycle within the barrel more often, resulting in a smooth, yet spicy bourbon.
Erected by Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 38° 13.029′ N, 84° 52.108′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Fair Oaks Lane, 0.2 miles north of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 127/421), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . George T. Stagg Distillery (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the distillery, which was listed in 2001. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
2. Warehouse H Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
