TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH, BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY OFFERS MASTER DISTILLER “DAY IN THE LIFE” OPPORTUNITY

Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley to give a behind-the-scenes tutorial into the craftsmanship behind the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery as one lucky fan becomes “Master Distiller” for the day

FRANKFORT, KY (September 23, 2024) – In celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month, Buffalo Trace Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in the U.S. with roots dating back to 1775, is offering one fan behind-the-scenes access to learn what it takes to be its Master Distiller – for one day only. Shadowing current Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley, the winner and one guest will receive a private, hands-on lesson on the heritage, craftmanship and production methods utilized to create the spirits made at the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery.

“If you are a bourbon enthusiast, now is your chance to become an honorary member of the Buffalo Trace Distillery team during this rare opportunity,” said Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. “While many of our fans know the history of Buffalo Trace Distillery and legacy of our award-winning whiskeys, they have never gone this far behind-the-scenes. I’m excited to share more about what it takes to make the world’s most award-winning whiskeys with a fan who is equally as passionate about this industry as we are at Buffalo Trace Distillery.”

As Master Distiller, responsibilities range from product development to testing, quality control to production management, and much more. From grain to glass, nearly every aspect of the bourbon-making process will be explored as you learn the craftsmanship that has contributed to more than 200 years of making quality bourbon whiskey.

From September 23 – 30^th, consumers aged 21+ can enter for a chance to win this day-in-the-life experience at buffalotracedistillery.com/distillerforaday. In addition to gaining hands-on experience mastering the art of bourbon production from Wheatley himself, additional “job perks” will include:

• One (1) night stay at the Buffalo Trace’s exclusive Stagg Lodge, a private, VIP-only residence on the Distillery grounds, including dinner prepared by the Distillery’s private chef
• Opportunity to taste the 2023 Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection, an ultra-rare collection honoring the whiskeys that were legally produced and sold at the distillery during Prohibition
• Roundtrip airfare/transportation to Louisville, KY
• Private transportation to Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY
• One (1) night stay at a four-star hotel in Louisville, KY
• Two (2) $100 gift cards to the Buffalo Trace Distillery Gift Shop
• One (1) $100 UBER e-credit for additional ground transportation

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The details above are inclusive of the winner and one guest. The sweepstakes begins September 23 at 12:00am EST and runs until 11:59pm EST on September 30. To enter, and to view the full official rules, visit buffalotracedistillery.com/distillerforaday. The winner will be randomly drawn October 1, 2024 and notified via phone and email. The experience, which will be scheduled for a later date determined based on the availability of the winner and Harlen Wheatley, must occur prior to May 1, 2025.

For any questions regarding the “day-in-the-life” sweepstakes, please email info@buffalotrace.com.

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 it is a National Historic Landmark, as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its history 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. The Distillery has won more than 40 distillery titles since 2000 and garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. Its George T. Stagg was named Best Bourbon Whiskey at the 2023 International Whiskey Competition (USA) and its W.L. Weller 12 YO received double gold at the 2023 International Spirits Challenge. Buffalo Trace Distillery 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. To download images from Buffalo Trace Distillery, visit http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/media.

Buffalo Trace Master Distiller “Day in the Life” Sweepstakes

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Purchasing a product will not improve your chances of winning. Must be legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C., age 21 or older. Registration begins at 12:00a ET 9/23/2024 and ends at 11:59p ET 9/30/2024. To enter, and for complete official rules including eligibility, prize description and ARV, visit www.BuffaloTraceDistillery.com/DreamJob. Odds of winning based upon number of eligible entries received. No alcoholic beverage is part of any prize award. Void wherever prohibited or restricted by law. SPONSOR: Sazerac Company, Inc., Louisville, KY.

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Short of selecting a few barrels of WhistlePig and earning yourself a stay on their private off-gride farm in Vermont, there aren’t many all-inclusive VIP experiences like this in the American whiskey world, be sure to take the chance to sign up today.  If you win be sure to tag me in the social posts for this incredible sweepstakes. Cheers!