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Blue Blazes: The Discovery

A wayside panel in a forest along a stream, describing the historic whiskey still.
The Blue Blazes still was a massive illegal whiskey operation.

NPS Photo/Conrad Provan

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

The Blue Blazes Still was massive. It was a large commercial operation, a "steamer" still. Thousands of gallons of mash were found in 18 vats of 500 gallon capacity each. The largest whiskey still operation in Frederick County. 

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Last updated: April 27, 2021