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One bourbon maker is aging spirits on a barge in the Mississippi for a unique flavor

There's a new way to age Bourbon in Kentucky. In barges on the Mississippi, which some say gives it a distinct flavor.

Published June 25, 2026, 7:52 PM
Updated June 26, 2026, 8:51 AM4.3K
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One bourbon maker is aging spirits on a barge in the Mississippi for a unique flavor

One bourbon maker is aging spirits on a barge in the Mississippi for a unique flavor There's a new way to age Bourbon in Kentucky. In barges on the Mississippi, which some say gives it a distinct flavor.

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One bourbon maker is aging spirits on a barge in the Mississippi for a unique flavor

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There's a new way to age Bourbon in Kentucky. In barges on the Mississippi, which some say gives it a distinct flavor.

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