Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Franklin County, Kentucky, is the oldest continuously operating distillery in America. Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wilderness that led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of the Kentucky River where Buffalo Trace Distillery has been making bourbon whiskey the same way for more than 200 years.
Designated a National Historic Landmark, Buffalo Trace is also the most award winning distillery with more than 500 accolades to its brands from spirits competitions around the world.
The Distillery offers six unique tours; the Trace Tour, Hard Hat Tour, National Historic Landmark Tour, Bourbon Barrel Tour, E.H. Taylor Tour and a Ghost Tour. All tours at Buffalo Trace Distillery are complimentary, rich in history, and conclude with a complimentary tasting of the award-winning products made at the Distillery.
For more information about Buffalo trace Distillery, or to schedule a tour please visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com

Entering Buffalo Trace Distillery

Barrels outside around the distillery

Barrels aging in Warehouse C

Clubhouse at Buffalo Trace Distillery

Overview

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