W.A. Gaines and Company, Historic whiskey distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The W.A. Gaines and Company distillery produced fine sour mash whiskeys at their facility on West Main Street in Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky.
Established in 1868, W.A. Gaines and Company emerged from the reorganization of Gaines, Berry & Co, operating until the implementation of Prohibition.
The distillery contributed to Kentucky's whiskey heritage through its production of renowned brands including Old Crow and Old Hermitage.
The company constructed the Hermitage distillery in 1868, incorporating local resources and traditional distillation methods in their production process.
W.A. Gaines and Company ranked among the largest global producers of sour mash whiskeys during the pre-Prohibition era.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 38.19820,-84.87750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:29
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