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Experience the distillery that was named “2010 American Visitor Attraction of the Year” by Whisky Magazine
Buffalo Trace Distillery welcomes visitors for tours and shopping in our Visitor Center year-round.
Gift Shop Hours
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.Trace Tour Hours
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. departing every hour
Saturday: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. departing every hour
The Visitor Center and Gift Shop is closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
The Gift Shop offers signature brand-ware and a limited variety of our bourbon products for sale.
Tours are complimentary and include a tasting of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and delicious chocolate bourbon balls. Families of all ages welcome. ADA accessible. All visitors are welcome to walk in and there is no need to make a reservation unless you have a group of 25 or more.
The Trace Tour is a little over one hour long. The tour begins with an engaging video of the history of Buffalo Trace Distillery. You will then walk amidst the path of rolling bourbon barrels. You will be captivated by the alluring smell and atmosphere of our bourbon sleeping inside the aging warehouses. Then you will go inside the renowned Blanton’s Bottling Hall where you will see our signature bourbons being filled, sealed, labeled, and packaged—all by hand. Finally, the Trace Tour ends with a tasting of fine Kentucky Bourbon and more delicious treats!
In addition to The Trace Tour, we have a few other options. To learn more, click here.
Buffalo Trace Distillery also has the Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse available for meetings, private parties, and receptions.
For more information, click here
Buffalo Trace Distillery is located in Frankfort, Kentucky just off I-64 at:
113 Great Buffalo Trace
Franklin County,
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601502-696-5926 or toll free 800-654-8471
For directions to Buffalo Trace Distillery click here
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