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Buffalo Trace News & New Releases
Give 270 Launches New Whiskey Raffles For Charity
Want to win a complete Buffalo Trace Antique Collection including the new E.H. Taylor? Give 270’s charity raffles offer allocated bourbon prizes while supporting local causes.
Sotheby’s Holds Historic $1.7M American Whiskey Auction
What makes a whiskey collection worth $1.7 million? Sotheby’s unveils 360 bottles spanning 126 years, including the rarest Van Winkle selections ever to hit auction.
E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Auction Benefits White Oak
What happens when bourbon’s future depends on saving America’s white oak forests? This exclusive E.H. Taylor barrel auction answers with action and purpose.
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Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2025 Lands In The UK
What makes this year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection historic? The 25th anniversary lineup introduces the first new expression since 2006 – discover which one.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Sets Sights on India with Mumbai Pop-Up
What happens when Kentucky’s legendary 200-year-old bourbon tradition meets Mumbai’s vibrant spirits scene? Buffalo Trace’s immersive pop-up revealed the answer.
Buffalo Trace’s 27th Annual Holiday Celebration Returns
What makes Buffalo Trace Distillery’s holiday celebration Kentucky’s most magical bourbon experience? Discover 27 years of festive tradition with lights, cocktails & more.
Buffalo Trace Pops Up In India
Ever wondered what makes Buffalo Trace the world’s most awarded distillery? Mumbai’s first-ever Buffalo Trace pop-up reveals the secrets behind Kentucky’s finest bourbons.
Buffalo Trace Drops 2025 Antique Collection
Buffalo Trace Distillery adds E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon to its prestigious Antique Collection, marking the first new expression in nearly 20 years.
Eagle Rare 375ml Exclusive at The Liquor Bros
The Liquor Bros has launched a limited-edition Eagle Rare 10-Year Store Pick in a 375ml bottle, priced at $99.99 (currently discounted to $49.99).
Buffalo Trace Launches First-Ever Traveling Tour
Buffalo Trace Distillery will bring complimentary bourbon tastings to four U.S. cities this October, marking the first traveling tour in the distillery’s history.
Sazerac Offers Rare Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Opportunity Through Charity Sweepstake
Sazerac Barrel Select announced a charity sweepstakes offering bourbon enthusiasts the chance to select their own barrel of Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. The sweepstakes marks the first opportunity to select a single barrel of this limited bourbon in 10 years, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Give 270 Raffles 25 Year Eagle Rare for Charity
Give 270 will raffle a bottle of Eagle Rare 25, the oldest release in the Eagle Rare portfolio, on September 24. The Kentucky nonprofit’s 20/20 Unicorn raffle offers $20 tickets for chances at 20 total prizes.
Buffalo Trace Unveils Weller 18 Year Old and Second Edition of Weller Millennium
Buffalo Trace announces Weller 18 Year Old and Weller Millennium releases, highlighting wheat’s aging potential in American whiskey.
Buffalo Trace Launches Sazerac Rye 100 Proof, ‘Crafted For Cocktails’
Buffalo Trace Distillery has launched Sazerac Rye 100 Proof, a new expression targeting bartenders who want higher-strength spirits for cocktails. The 50% ABV whiskey is now available for $29.99 per one-liter bottle.
Hoochenanny Festival Launches Rare Whiskey Charity Auction
Rochester’s Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival will auction rare bottles including Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year and a Lou Gramm-signed guitar, with proceeds supporting Endless Highway, Lou Gramm Foundation, and Make-A-Wish Western New York.
Buffalo Trace Partners with Biotech To Transform Whiskey Waste
Buffalo Trace Distillery has partnered with Meridian Biotech to convert distillery waste into alternative proteins in a groundbreaking $40 million project. The facility will transform whiskey stillage into products for aquaculture, pet food, and fertilizer industries.
Buffalo Trace Launches New E.H. Taylor Expression At $1,500
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Distiller’s Council, a $1,499.99 limited-edition bourbon recreating 19th-century whiskey-making techniques pioneered by the “Father of Modern Bourbon.”
Kentucky Nonprofit Unveils Unique E.H. Taylor Bourbon Charity Raffle
A Kentucky nonprofit has unveiled a charity raffle featuring rare E.H. Taylor bourbon bottles with a unique twist—winners can direct donations to their chosen charity.
Buffalo Trace Launches “Pour it Forward for Kentucky” Charity Auction to Support Storm Relief
Buffalo Trace partners with BlockBar for charity auction featuring rare bourbons and exclusive experiences, with 100% of proceeds supporting Kentucky storm relief efforts.
UPDATE: Buffalo Trace Distillery Resumes Limited Operations Following Flood
Buffalo Trace Distillery has made significant progress in recovery efforts after flood waters reached their peak at the historic Frankfort facility.
Cleanup Underway at Buffalo Trace Distillery Following Severe Flooding
Buffalo Trace Distillery faced disaster in recent days after non-stop rain caused the river to burst its banks. According to Kentucky.com, Buffalo Trace Distiller Harlen Wheatley called the flood “one of the most severe that we’ve seen.”
Buffalo Trace Distillery Launches “100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities” Initiative for 2025
Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the return of its annual charitable program, “100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities,” ahead of Bottled-in-Bond Day.
Sazerac Offers First-Ever Pappy Single Barrel In California Wildfire Relief Campaign
The campaign, running from February 11-23, aims to raise funds for World Central Kitchen (WCK) and Another Round Another Rally, two organizations providing critical support to communities affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2024
The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection returns for fall 2024, featuring five iconic expressions, including Eagle Rare 17, George T. Stagg, and William Larue Weller. This year celebrates 25 years of Weller at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Buffalo Trace Offers Magical Christmas Experiences
The distillery has been transformed into the ultimate festive destination for the 26th annual Holidays At The Trace celebration.
These Buffalo Trace x Bettinardi Golf Putters Are The Perfect Gift For A Bourbon-Loving Golfer
The Buffalo Trace x Bettinardi Putters and Headcovers are available now at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY and online.
Only 4 Days Left To Bid In Sazerac’s Hurricane Relief Charity Auction
The Sazerac Hurricane Relief Charity Auction features some incredible bottles of bourbon and American whiskey, with many extremely rare on the secondary market.