October 17, 2025 6:18 am

Buffalo Trace Offers Night at the Distillery Halloween Tours

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What could be better than touring  Buffalo Trace Distillery at night. Doing it during Spooky Season. The Frankfort, Kentucky distillery is debuting a unique two-hour experience called Night at the Distillery for Halloween this year. 

The self-guided tour ($35 per person) features a walking tour than includes three cocktails, a neat pour, a snack, a 1L bottle of Sazerac Rye 100 Proof, and a collectible Night at the Distillery reusable tote as keepsakes.

The Night at the Distillery Self-Guided Tour will take place October 23-25 and October 30-November 1.

In addition to the ticketed tour, Buffalo Trace is offering the Night at the Distillery Private Ghost Hunting Giveaway. One lucky winner and a guest will get to “join professional paranormal investigators for a private ghost-hunting experience inside the Distillery’s most haunted buildings.”

For information on the giveaway, go to www.BuffaloTraceDistilleryHalloween.com,

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"For more than 200 years, Buffalo Trace has been a place where history and legend intertwine. Night at the Distillery invites guests to step into those stories and experience that connection firsthand. We set out to create an experience unlike anything we've done before, one that lets guests walk in the footsteps of generations past and explore the Distillery's lore in a whole new light.”

Buffalo Trace Night at the Distillery

       Night at the Distillery Self-Guided Tour: Experience Buffalo Trace Distillery under the glow of moonlight on this self-guided walking trail that reveals the legends, folklore and untold stories woven into its two-century history. Along the way, each stop unveils a new chapter brought to life through ghostly tales, live entertainment, photo-worthy moments and expertly crafted cocktails that celebrate generations of bourbon-making tradition.

o   Tickets are $35 per person and include entry to the self-guided walking trail, three signature cocktail tastings, one neat pour and a curated snack box. Each guest will also take home a 1L bottle of Sazerac Rye 100 Proof and a collectible Night at the Distillery reusable tote as keepsakes.

o   The Night at the Distillery Self-Guided Tour will take place October 23-25 and October 30-November 1. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/events/upcoming/night-at-the-distillery.html.

·       Night at the Distillery Private Ghost Hunting Experience: For those seeking a deeper thrill, Buffalo Trace is offering the opportunity to win a special Halloween giveaway inviting one winner and a guest (21+) to join professional paranormal investigators for a private ghost-hunting experience inside the Distillery’s most haunted buildings. On Halloween night, the duo will trace the Distillery’s ghostly lore alongside a Distillery tour guide and real-time paranormal investigators before retiring for the night inside Stony Point – Albert Blanton’s former home, reimagined for an unforgettable stay. The prize package also includes:

o   Dinner in historic Frankfort, KY on October 31.

o   Complimentary admission to the Night at the Distillery Self-Guided Tour on October 31.

o   A private, after-hours ghost hunt led by professional paranormal investigators and a Distillery tour guide.

o   One-night stay in Stony Point, Albert Blanton’s former home, on October 31.

o   A daytime Trace Tour and premium shopping experience in the Buffalo Trace Gift Shop on November 1.

o   Round-trip coach airfare and ground transportation to and from the Distillery.

To enter, and for complete official rules including eligibility, prize description and ARV, visit www.BuffaloTraceDistilleryHalloween.com

Source: Buffalo Trace

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 40 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its George T. Stagg was named World Whiskey of the Year for 2022 and its Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye was named 2nd Finest Whiskey in the World for 2022. Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. Buffalo Trace Distillery also has a deep commitment to supporting charitable initiatives. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the Distillery’s efforts are encouraged to register their charity here. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery, visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com. (From the distillery).

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