This is where the sour mash ferments, producing the alcohol that will eventually become bourbon. These 12 foot deep cypress vats hold about 9,300 gallons of sour mash.
here's the article I wrote for it!
http://www.everywheremag.com/articles/89
The owner of the Hedgehog distillery enjoying the fruits of his labor
In the Auvergne region of France, there is a small distillery that makes moonshine. See attached story for all the history.