Bardstown, KY

Willett Distillery Water Main Extension

Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky faced limitations with the quantity of high-quality water to make its bourbon. The distillery was relying on onsite, spring-fed lakes and ponds, which provided a less than adequate water supply to produce its product.

Willett engaged HWC to provide design services for an approximate 5,000’ extension of Bardstown’s water main to the facility. Upon successful completion of the extension, the distillery realized more flexibility and a positive ROI for its bourbon production process.

The HWC project team overcame several obstacles while designing this water main extension, including:

• Rock excavation considerations
• Steep slopes (over 30% in some areas)
• Trenchless installation for Highway 49 crossing and Rowan Creek crossing
• Right-of-way and easement acquisition