GAD201 Alabama Cooperage

GAD201 Alabama Cooperage
Trinity, AL
Friday, Jan. 30 
Refund Deadline: Jan. 22 
Trip Leader: Shirley du Pont (slild01@aol.com)
Depart: 8:30 a.m. 121 N 1st St (formerly UA Center)
Return: 6 p.m. 
Fee: $45 (Transportation)
Activity Level: OLLI Level 1-Easy/Light Walking 
Did you know Jack Daniel's whiskey barrels are 
made in Alabama? Join us for a fascinating tour and 
see firsthand how these iconic barrels are crafted. 
Explore the barrel-making process, learn how the 
wood influences the flavor of whiskey and watch 
skilled coopers assemble the barrels. Discover the 
legal requirements for bourbon barrels - including 
the specific type of wood used and how many times 
a barrel can be reused. Because of its unique role in 
aging spirits, the whiskey barrel has even been called 
a "breathing time machine."

Schedule: Every day, starting on 01/30/26 and ending on 01/30/26
Times: 08:30am-06:00pm CST
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Location: Alabama Cooperage
1649 Cooperage Way
Trinity, AL 35673
Session ID: LL-2601-ACLLLL-01
Trip Fee : $45.00
Course Pre-Requisites (required) OLLI at UA - Annual Membership 2025-2026
By signing up for this course, you acknowledge that you have successfully completed the necessary prerequisite(s).

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