Old Taylor Distillery
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Old Taylor Distillery is a historic Kentucky bourbon distillery founded in the late 19th century by Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr., known for its grand castle-like architecture and role in shaping the American whiskey industry.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historic bourbon distillery
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industrial heritage site ⓘ whiskey distillery ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
castle-like architecture
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romanticized industrial architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Bottled-in-Bond Act era
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E. H. Taylor bourbon brand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Bourbon distilleries in Kentucky
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Buildings and structures in Woodford County, Kentucky ⓘ Industrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Kentucky ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| foundedBy |
Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr.
NERFINISHED
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E. H. Taylor Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasHeritage | bourbon-making tradition ⓘ |
| hasPart |
bottling house
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castle-like main building ⓘ distillation facilities ⓘ rickhouses ⓘ springhouse ⓘ sunken gardens ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
historic site in Kentucky
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listed on the National Register of Historic Places ⓘ |
| inception |
1880s
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late 19th century ⓘ |
| industry |
bourbon industry
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distilled spirits industry ⓘ |
| laterUse | Castle & Key Distillery NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Frankfort, Kentucky
NERFINISHED
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Kentucky ⓘ Woodford County, Kentucky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | Bluegrass region of Kentucky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Glenns Creek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | E. H. Taylor Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
grand, castle-like distillery complex
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ornate landscaping and gardens ⓘ use of natural spring water ⓘ |
| ownerHistory |
E. H. Taylor Jr.
NERFINISHED
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Jim Beam Brands NERFINISHED ⓘ National Distillers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| product |
American whiskey
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bourbon whiskey ⓘ |
| significantFor |
early promotion of bottled-in-bond standards
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role in shaping the American whiskey industry ⓘ tourism-oriented distillery design ⓘ |
| status |
closed as original Old Taylor operation
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later restored and redeveloped ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
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