Buffalo Trace Distillery
A historic bourbon distillery on the Kentucky River in Frankfort, said to be one of America's longest continuously operating distilleries, with popular free tours.
Buffalo Trace Distillery sits on the Kentucky River in Frankfort, the state capital. Its red-brick buildings and warehouses are a National Historic Landmark. It produces famous labels including Blanton's, Pappy Van Winkle and E.H. Taylor. Most tours are free and include a basic distillery visit, the Hard Hat production-line tour and a Prohibition-themed tour. Afterward you can taste several bourbons, but you must be 21 or older and bring ID.
Tours must be booked in advance on the official website, and popular time slots often sell out several weeks ahead. The distillery is about a 40-minute drive from Lexington. You can combine it on the same day with the Kentucky State Capitol, Castle & Key distillery and other sights in Frankfort.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Kentucky State Capitol
- Castle & Key Distillery
- Woodford Reserve Distillery
- Wild Turkey Distillery
- Four Roses Distillery
- The Kentucky Castle
- Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm
- Keeneland