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Buffalo Trace Distillery, maker of prized whiskeys such as Eagle Rare, Sazerac Rye, W.L. Weller, and Pappy Van Winkle, has jumped the pond. The vaunted distiller will open the doors on the new Buffalo Trace Distillery London on May 6th. 

Their new London distillery will showcase a unique American whiskey experience at the Buffalo Trace’s first official home outside of Kentucky, outside of the USA.

Jake Wenz, CEO and President at Buffalo Trace Distillery, said, “Opening Buffalo Trace Distillery London is a momentous occasion for our Distillery and we are thrilled to bring our experience to the United Kingdom. At Buffalo Trace Distillery London, we’ll offer a space for spirits novices and lovers to learn more about a whiskey type they are perhaps less familiar with – bourbon. Our aim is to inspire visitors to broaden their palates, and perhaps their cocktails, and we’re hopeful after learning about bourbon and tasting it, they will add it to their drink list.”

The new Buffalo Trace Distillery London will have an immersive, sensorial experience that brings a taste of Kentucky, where guests will take on a narrative journey highlighting the history of America’s oldest continuously operating distillery. And it ends in an exclusive tasting experience at one of two bars. 

You can pre-book tickets now by logging on to BuffaloTraceDistillery.co.uk for either of the two tasting experiences:

• Taste of the Trace – a guided tasting of three outstanding expressions from Buffalo Trace Distillery’s core product lineup: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye, Bourbon Cream and the option of a Buffalo and Ginger Ale cocktail sample.
• Tradition & Change: Crafting the Most Awarded American Whiskey – a more intimate experience featuring a selection of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s premium expression lineup, including White Dog Mash #1, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, and a small pour of a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned. Tastings will range in price depending on selection, up to £34.99.

Guests will also have the option of ‘walking in’ and inquiring about availability in-person and appointments will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST, and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. EST.

The location of Buffalo Trace Distillery London also features a retail store where visitors can purchase whiskey bottles and unique merchandise. Rare whiskey offerings from Buffalo Trace will pop up from time to time in the opening months as well.

For more information, check out BuffaloTraceDistillery.co.uk or on Instagram @buffalotracedistillery_uk.