Kentucky Cooperage Tours
712 E. Main St., Lebanon KY 40033
See how bourbon barrels are made then take the Maker’s Mark Distillery candlelight tour to see how bourbon is made for a terrific holiday Bourbon Country experience. See how “charring” is done, how staves are shaped, how hoops are put in place and how barrels are made leak proof without manmade sealers. You might even win your very own genuine bourbon barrel, a collectors Maker’s Mark bottle or one of several other special prizes that will be given away! Take one of the two FREE cooperage tours (no open-toed shoes, please) and enter the FREE raffle. You don’t have to be present to win. — 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For more information, call 270.692.4674 or e-mail marcia.morgeson@kentuckycooperage.com.

Maker’s Mark Distillery Candlelight Tours
3350 Burks Spring Rd., Loretto KY 40037
Makers’ Mark Distillery will be entertaining in rare form with a Victorian Christmas experience. The world famous bourbon maker offers FREE candlelight self-guided walking tours, carolers, hot cider and cocktail samples for those over 21. Take a step back in time in this lovely Victorian village and enjoy the wonderment of the decorated old buildings while learning about the production of Maker’s Mark bourbon.
Don’t forget to dip your finger in the huge vat of mash for a taste of the product before it gets to the barrel and the bottle. — 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
For more information, e-mail sydina.bradshaw@makersmark.com or call 270.865.2099.

For more information, go to www.HeartOfKentucky.com or call 270.692.0021 for a free brochure. Brochures can also be found at the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission office located at Centre Square, 239 N. Spalding Avenue.