BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY CELEBRATES 26^th ANNUAL “HOLIDAYS AT THE TRACE” WITH NEW VISITOR EXPERIENCES

The new holiday experience includes walk-through light displays, expanded food and beverage options, additional photo opportunities, live entertainment, new holiday gift items and more

FRANKFORT, KY (December 9, 2024) – Buffalo Trace Distillery has once again transformed into a holiday destination for its 26^th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration. Taking place throughout the month of December, every detail of Holidays at the Trace has been enhanced for this year’s celebration. In addition to two festive experiences, the Distillery added more than 20,000 LED lights, upgraded to a 35-foot-tall Christmas tree with more than 400 ornaments, and installed more than 70 unique light installations throughout the grounds.

New for 2024, Buffalo Trace Distillery is excited to offer guests an all-new Spirited Nights visitor experience. Spirited Nights is a 12-night complimentary event designed for guests to go beyond the Distillery’s annual drive-through light display for a more immersive, on-foot experience. The 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. Additionally, Spirited Nights adds 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. Spirited Nights kicked off on December 5 and will continue the second and third weekends in December. Registration is required, please visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/events/upcoming/spirited-nights.html for more information.

Returning to Buffalo Trace Distillery is the cherished annual Holidays at the Trace drive-through light show. This year, the drive-through lights feature a new 16-foot-tall display of a jumping gingerbread man and four new buffalo light sculptures. This complimentary drive-through experience can be seen every evening from 5:30pm-8:30pm until December 31.

“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,” said Tyler Adams, Buffalo Trace Distillery General Manager. “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.”

In addition to the new light installations, visitors can check-off their holiday shopping at the Buffalo Trace Distillery Gift Shop, which offers an abundance of items that are perfect for holiday gift giving, from barware and apparel to bottles and specialty foods. New items for 2024 include the Buffalo Trace X Bettinardi Golf Putter & Cover, a limited-edition holiday sweater and an in-store exclusive holiday candle made in a rocks glass that can be used to drink from after the candle is completely burned. Items can be purchased online and shipped nationwide.

For more information about Buffalo Trace Distillery’s holiday experiences, visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/holiday.html

To shop all items, visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/shop.html.

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.

As they tend to do, Buffalo Trace Distillery really seems to have gone all-out for this event.  The light displays look wild, I especially love the Santa and elves rolling whiskey barrels.  If you have a chance to make it to the distillery to see the lights please tag me on social and share some killer photos.  Cheers!