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Classes Offered by Stone Fences Tours at Your Establishment

As a premier bourbon education company, we offer a diverse range of classes led by Executive Bourbon Stewards, designed to enhance individuals' knowledge of bourbon. Our courses provide an in-depth exploration of bourbon’s history, production process, sensory analysis, and cocktail craftsmanship.  Recognized for our expertise, Stone Fences Tours was featured in Southern Living Magazine’s article on Woodford County tourism,  highlighting our commitment to providing exceptional bourbon experiences. Our courses are categorized as follows.

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Southern Living Magazine

Dive Into Woodford County with Stone Fences Tours

"The best way to get familiar with Woodford County is to explore with someone who knows the area like the back of their hand. Jerry Daniels takes visitors around the area on tours including bourbon, history, food, breweries, and wine."

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American Whiskey Foundations

  • Introduction to American Whiskey: Understanding the key styles—bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, and more.
  • Bourbon vs. Rye vs. Tennessee Whiskey: Exploring mash bills, aging processes, and flavor distinctions.
  • The Legal Definitions of American Whiskey: What makes bourbon, straight whiskey, bottled-in-bond, and other classifications unique
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Bourbon Basics

  • Introduction to Bourbon: History, legal requirements, and key differences from other whiskeys
  • Bourbon 101: Understanding mash bills, aging, and the distillation process.
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International Whiskeys

  • The World of Whiskey: An Introduction: Comparing American, Scottish, Irish, Japanese, and other global styles
  • Irish Whiskey Tradition & Innovation: The smooth and triple-distilled world of Irish whiskey.
  • Scotch Whisky Deep Dive: Understanding single malt, blended scotch, and regional variations (Highlands, Islay, Speyside, etc.).
  • Japanese Whisky: Precision & Harmony: Exploring the influence of Scotch on Japanese whisky production.
  • Canadian Whisky & Its Evolution: A look at Canada’s unique regulations and rye-heavy expressions.
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Whiskey Production & Science

  • Grain to Glass: The Whiskey-Making Process: A deep dive into fermentation, distillation, and aging.
  • Barrel Science & Aging: How different barrels (new oak, used oak, toasted vs. charred) impact whiskey.
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Whiskey History & Heritage

  • Women in Whiskey: Exploring the contributions of women in whiskey production and innovation
  • Prohibition & American Whiskey: Causes and consequences of the outlawing of alcohol
  • The Legacy of Kentucky’s Bourbon Families: Founding Families and Bourbon Icons
  • Early Bourbon Pioneers
  • Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, James Crow
  • Beam Family Dynasty
  • The Samuels Family & Maker’s Mark
  • Colonel Taylor 
  • The Pepper Family & Woodford Reserve
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Sensory & Tasting Experiences

  • The Art of Whiskey Tasting: Developing your palate and identifying aromas and flavors.
  • How Barrel Aging Affects Flavor: Understanding maturation, charring, and warehouse influences.
  • Whiskey & Cheese Pairing: Exploring how different whiskey styles pair with artisanal cheeses.
  • Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing: Finding the perfect whiskey to complement different chocolate varieties.
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Whiskey Cocktails & Mixology

  • Classic American Whiskey Cocktails: Mastering the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and Whiskey Sour
  • Rye vs. Bourbon in Cocktails: How different whiskey styles impact classic recipes.
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Bourbon Steward Certification

  • Certified Bourbon Steward Training
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