The World’s Largest Mint Julep Glass
For the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby
May 3, 2008 at Churchill Downs
An exact replica of the Official Mint Julep Glass
Made by: Weber Group, Inc. a Louisville, KY based design, build, and specialty fabrication company.
Material: An acrylic sheet heated and molded to the shape of the glass
At the top: 1 1/2 inches thick and at the base: 3 inches thick
Height: 72 inches (6 feet)
Rim: 36”
Base: 32”
With topper (straw, stir stick, and mint sprig): 8 feet 10 inches. The wooden platform the glass sits on is 3 feet tall.
Capacity: 206 gallons when filled to 5 3/4 inches from the rim. Will serve nearly 5,000 + Mint Juleps in an official glass
Weight of Glass: Empty 310.5 lbs.
Weight: Filled 2026.5 lbs. or about 1 ton
How long did it take to make: 4 weeks
How is the product served? A pumping system pumps the mint juleps out through a 1/2 inch straw.
Media Contact for Weber Group:
Penny Peavler 502-263-9631 or 812-246-2100 ext. 125 or pennypeavler@webergroupinc.com
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