2018 News
December 6
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY INTRODUCES OLD CHARTER OAK BOURBON
New Collection of Whiskeys Explores and Celebrates the Role Oak Plays in Making Great Whiskey
November 27
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS WITH ITS 20TH ANNUAL "LIGHTING OF THE TRACE"
Distillery Lighting kicks off the season, new drive-through light display route begins
November 20
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES 1993 VINTAGE O.F.C. BOURBON WHISKEY
October 9
BUFFALO TRACE WHISKIES WIN TWO OF TOP THREE WHISKY BIBLE AWARDS, INCLUDING WORLD WHISKY OF THE YEAR
Two additional Sazerac Whiskies Receive Top Honors
September 18
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES MUCH ANTICIPATED 2018 ANTIQUE COLLECTION WHISKEYS
Change in the Lineup: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon will now be 101 proof
September 14
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY'S BELOVED TOUR GUIDE, FREDDIE JOHNSON, INDUCTED TO BOURBON HALL OF FAME
Freddie Johnson inducted into BHOF 2018 FINAL.pdf
August 30
W. L. WELLER 12 YEAR OLD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY WINS THE BOURBON TROPHY AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION
Eighteen other Buffalo Trace whiskies also honored
July 25
W. L. WELLER 12 YEAR OLD WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 2018 LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION
Fourteen spirits from Buffalo Trace Distillery receive top honors
July 18
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY WINS TWO GOLD MEDALS AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE
July 10
MORE THAN 800 RUNNERS TURN OUT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL GREAT BUFFALO CHASE 5K
Nearly $17,000 to be donated to local VFW for city fireworks show
June 20
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY'S SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL 5K RACE TO TAKE PLACE JULY 4
Race Proceeds to Benefit VFW Post 4075 Fireworks Show
June 14
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY STRIKES GOLD
Judges award Buffalo Trace Distillery spirits with five Double Gold, 21 total medals
June 12
THIRSTY DRINKERS COPE WITH SCARCITY AMIDST BOURBON SHORTAGE
Buffalo Trace Distillery Now Investing $1.2 Billion to make more
May 15
FOUR BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY SPIRITS NAMED "TROPHY FINALISTS" IN 2018 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
20 Spirits from Buffalo Trace Distillery Awarded
May 3
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY TO PARTNER WITH KENTUCKY RIVER TOURS
River tour boat to be named by Buffalo Trace employees and social media followers
April 12
Buffalo Trace Distillery Rolls Out 7 Millionth Barrel
Warehouse dedication held for Warehouse AA on the Distillery’s farm
April 3
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY TO RELEASE THREE O.F.C. VINTAGE BOURBONS
Rare and Collectible Bourbon from as early as 1985
March 27
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY TO RELEASE A NEW BOURBON DESIGNED BY FANS
Over 100,000 Crafted their Perfect Bourbon
March 15
EAGLE RARE ANNOUNCES 2018 RARE LIFE AWARD WINNERS
Jake Clark of Save a Warrior Wins Grand Prize
March 13
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY NAMED DISTILLER OF THE YEAR BY WHISKY MAGAZINE AT 2018 ICONS OF WHISKY AMERICA
Buffalo Trace Visitor Center Manager Named American Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year
February 20
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY AND FRANKFORT PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST EASTER AT THE TRACE
Registration is required for participation in complimentary event
January 18
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY HAS ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING YEAR FOR VISITORS
Over 200,000 Guests Visited Historic Distillery in 2017, Expansion Set to Accommodate More