Tours and Tastings

Looking for a completely unique experience in Chicagoland? Learn about the ancient craft of coopering! Enjoy delicious spirits paired with Charcuterie!​

Your host, Loren Buchmeier, is one of less than 50 Master Coopers in the world. He and his son, Holden will host your private 1 hour tour which will include the history and science of barrels, along with coopering demonstrations. The tour will end with a whiskey tasting and pairing of Charcuterie/light fare sourced from local organic farms. Crozehead Cooperage is one of 26 Cooperages in the United States and the only cooperage in Illinois. As a nano-cooperage we strive to preserve a heritage craft in a mechanized coopering economy. Come and learn how a better barrel crafts superior spirits!