Buffalo Trace Distillery, Bourbon distillery in Frankfort, United States.
Located on 130 acres along the Kentucky River, Buffalo Trace Distillery maintains traditional bourbon production methods with copper stills and aged oak barrels.
Founded in 1920, the distillery continued operations during Prohibition by producing whiskey for medicinal purposes under special federal authorization.
The facility stands as a testament to Kentucky's bourbon heritage, recognized as both a National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places site.
The distillery offers complimentary tours throughout the day, including the Trace Tour, Hard Hat Tour, and Old Taylor Tour with reservations required.
Buffalo Trace received permission to age whiskey in climate-controlled warehouses, allowing year-round maturation regardless of external temperature variations.
Location: Kentucky
Official opening: 1920
Website: http://buffalotrace.com/distillery.html
GPS coordinates: 38.21750,-84.86944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
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