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Van Winkle Unveils the 2026 Collection with Higher MSRPs Across the Line
Old Rip 10 through Pappy 23 return this fall — six expressions, four generations of patience, and suggested retails that climb as high as $499.99.
Buffalo Trace Opens Camp Buffalo Trace with Bourbon Workshops and Luxury Camping
Frankfort’s historic distillery is running an adults-only summer camp with woodcraft, blind tastings, and a handful of overnight glamping spots on the grounds.
Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection 3 Revives Five Medicinal Labels
A $999.99 five-bottle set returns Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, and Cove Spring — labels once bottled for “medicinal purposes” at George T. Stagg.
Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat Continues Buffalo Trace’s Wheat Experiments
The second Daniel Weller edition swaps in ancient spelt wheat for a 10-year, 94-proof look at what “wheated” can mean beyond the usual mashbill.
Sazerac Rye Full Proof Joins the Permanent Lineup at 125 Proof
Buffalo Trace’s $1.2 billion expansion makes room for a bolder, permanent Sazerac Rye — floral spice at 125 proof for about forty bucks.
BTAC Turns 25 with a Permanent E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Seat
The Antique Collection’s first new permanent expression in nearly two decades joins Eagle Rare 17, Stagg, Handy, Sazerac 18, and William Larue Weller.
Buffalo Trace Fills Its Nine Millionth Barrel
A cooperage milestone on the Kentucky campus — nine million barrels filled, and another reminder of how fast American whiskey is growing.
Van Winkle Unveils 2025 Collection with Rare 25-Year Bottle at Auction
The annual Pappy lineup returns this fall, while a rediscovered Old Rip Van Winkle 25-Year leads Legacy de Forge’s Bourbon Heritage Month auction.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Named The World's Most Innovative Whiskey Maker
Whisky Magazine recently awarded Buffalo Trace Distillery with the title of Innovator of the Year at the Whiskies & Spirits Conference in London. According to Whisky Magazine, the 240+ year-old-Distillery was named the World’s Best Whisky Brand Innovator due to its, “…
Buffalo Trace Releases Fifth Round of Single Oak Project Bourbon
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (May 1, 2012) – One year ago Buffalo Trace Distillery unveiled its Single Oak Project and its quest for the perfect bourbon. Now as the fifth round of Single Oak Project Bourbons are released, there has been much excitement and many reviews, but…
Buffalo Trace Wins 3 Awards From Whisky Magazine
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (April 3, 2012) – Buffalo Trace Distillery garnered high honors during the Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky Hall of Fame Awards ceremony held March 22, 2012 at the Waldorf Hilton in London, England. Most special was the Lifetime Achievement Award…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Produces Trophy Winners in 2011 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (April 21, 2011) – The winners from the 2011 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, held in New York in March, have been announced and the whiskeys from Buffalo Trace Distillery continue to win significant awards. Named “Chairman’s Trophy” winners were…
Buffalo Trace Releases 2011 Experimental "Rediscovered Barrels"
FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY – Every once in a while at nearly every large distillery, a barrel warehouse employee will run across a barrel or two that has seemed to be in hiding for a number of years. They’re like little gems, concealed within the dark corners in the back of…
Buffalo Trace Announces E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Feb. 22, 2011) – Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. will yet again leave his indelible mark on the whiskey industry. The man who introduced the first climate controlled aging warehouses, used a patented sour mash technique, and fought for the…
Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Bourbon Named “Spirit of the Year”
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Oct. 19, 2010) – Wine and Spirits Magazine has named Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey “Spirit of the Year” in its annual buying guide issue. There are only eight spirits of the year in the issue, and Pappy Van Winkle…
Buffalo Trace Releases 2010 Antique Collection
FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (October 5, 2010) Whiskey lovers rejoice! Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its 2010 Antique Collection. The much-anticipated collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. Here is what…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils Oral History Project
After more than 200 years of history in the making, Buffalo Trace Distillery is unveiling its Oral History Project, a compilation of interviews with the people and stories of the Buffalo Trace Distillery family, such as Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, and descendents of…
Whisky Magazine Names Buffalo Trace - Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky., March 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- History, hooch and hospitality! Famed whisky publication, Whisky Magazine has named Buffalo Trace Distillery 2010 World Icons of Whisky "Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year." The announcement was made at the annual…
Buffalo Trace Experiments with Double Barrels
FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY— It’s time for the next round! After more than twenty years of experimentation, Buffalo Trace Distillery is rolling out more of their sought after Experimental Collection. The release explores what effect “double barreling” has on bourbon whiskey. In these…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Hosts The Great Buffalo Chase 5K Race
FRANKLIN COUNTY, – The Annual Great Buffalo Chase will be July 4th beginning 8 a.m. This year’s race will start on distillery grounds and wind through historic aging warehouses, production facilities and lots of beautiful scenery before finishing up at the gift shop. T-shirts…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Acquires E.H. Taylor Bourbon
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- E.H. Taylor is coming back to the distillery where it all began. Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, KY, has purchased the Old Taylor Bourbon label and barrel inventory from Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., maker of Jim…
Buffalo Trace Set To Release Latest Experimental Collection
[caption id="attachment_372" align="alignright" width="209" caption="Photo by Nash Werner"] [/caption] Buffalo Trace Distillery is set to release the latest installments in their Experimental Collection. These two new bourbons, Fine Grain Oak and Coarse Grain Oak, test the…