Buffalo Trace Distillery is offering a couple of different opportunities to tour its property for the holiday season.
First, an old favorite has been updated; the Holidays at the Trace celebration is back for its 26th year. Visitors can enjoy a drive-through light show throughout the distillery grounds. New this year: “A new 16-foot-tall display of a jumping gingerbread man and four new buffalo light sculptures.” The free event is open from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. each night through December 31.
In addition, the Frankfort, Kentucky distillery has added a new visitor experience called Spirited Nights. This “more immersive, walk through experience” will take place the second and third weekends of December.
Spirited Nights is complimentary, but registration is required. Go to https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/events/upcoming/spirited-nights.html to register.
26th Annual “Holidays at the Trace” with New Visitor Experiences:
- 20,000 LED lights
- A 35-foot-tall Christmas tree with more than 400 ornaments
- More than 70 unique light installations throughout the grounds.
The new Spirited Nights includes:
- Brand-new walk-through light installations include a 60-foot-long light tunnel and new themed lights scenes including elves testing toys in Santa’s workshop.
- Expanded food & beverage options such as a Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Hot Chocolate Bar
- Complimentary bourbon tastings
- A cocktail bar serving winter classics and extended gift shop hours for holiday gifting.
Source: Buffalo Trace Distillery
For more information visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/holiday.html
“Holidays at the Trace is such a beloved tradition at Buffalo Trace Distillery, and we are excited to offer the community more to see and do this year. Memories are made at Buffalo Trace Distillery every day, but Holidays at the Trace is truly a magical time of the year and we hope this year families can celebrate the season with us and make lasting memories experiencing our new offerings.”
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).
