Prior to Prohibition, there was no distilled spirits industry – just the whiskey business. Two Chicago gentlemen, Oscar Getz and Lester Abelson had been engaged in the whiskey business at this time. This was true after Prohibition as well, when these two men joined forces to re-enter the business shortly after the repeal in 1933 and founded Barton Brands.
By 1944, to ensure a reliable source of whiskey, Barton purchased the Tom Moore distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Tom Moore had been producing neutral spirits for the military during World War II but had recently returned to the art of bourbon.
A colorful personality, Oscar Getz loved the heritage of the American Whiskey business. Over the years, he collected whiskey memorabilia and eventually opened a museum in their offices in Bardstown. The Oscar Getz Museum remains open in Bardstown to this day.
Barton Brands Today
Facilities today include Barton Brands of MD, Lansdowne, MD; Barton Brands of California, Carson, CA; and Barton Brands of Kentucky, Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, KY. Distillery tours are given six days a week at the Barton 1792 Distillery.
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Kentucky
"Clear. Delightfully attractive citrus zest aromas. Smooth and silky on the palate, though it lacks the complexity and cut of London Dry styles. Fine for
21aKentucky
" This rum has a flavor , with the tastes of sweet vanilla and a hint of fruit. There are some oak notes as well,
22fKentucky
" Barton charcoal filtered vodka. Product of the U.S.A. 100% neutral spirits distilled from grain. Bottled by Barton Distilling Company. Bardstown, Kentucky. Los Angeles, California.
41eKentucky
" Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly, All Natural, Kosher. Barton Naturals Vodka is distilled from all natural ingredients. " ~ Distillery notes
23aKentucky
" This medium-bodied vodka has a distinctive taste of minerals; slight alcohol notes present themselves in the nose as well as in the back of
36fKentucky
"This delicious 75-proof product contains rum, gin, vodka, tequila and triple sec. Just add cola and sweet and sour mix for a convenient, consistent, cost-efficient
32cKentucky
"Clear. Delightfully attractive citrus zest aromas. Smooth and silky on the palate, though it lacks the complexity and cut of London Dry styles. Fine for
" Consistent taste. Light-bodied with a smooth rich character. The Barton name communicates authenticity in the category. Good straight, on the rocks, or in mixed
" This medium-bodied vodka has a distinctive taste of minerals; slight alcohol notes present themselves in the nose as well as in the back of
The crisp, dry taste that gin drinkers prefer. The ideal spirit to recommend for today's gin drinkers.
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