Signature article by Steve Hartridge.
Intending Stateside
visitors plotting an itinerary taking in the American South can discover a
taste of its premier bourbon-producing state before leaving the UK.
Buffalo Trace
Distillery, producer
of some of the most sought-after whiskeys anywhere, including Buffalo Trace
Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Sazerac Rye, W.L. Weller, and Pappy Van Winkle, will open
the doors to Buffalo Trace Distillery, London, on May 6.
The
venue, in
the heart of Covent Garden at 32-33 Long Acre, will invite spirits enthusiasts
to experience a first-of-its-kind American whiskey experience at the distillery’s
first official home outside of Kentucky.
Guests will embark
on a narrative journey highlighting the history of America’s oldest
continuously operating distillery, culminating in an exclusive tasting
experience at one of two bars.
Tastings will range
in price depending on selection, up to £34.99.
In the retail store, visitors
will be able to purchase whiskey bottles and unique merchandise while rarer
whiskey offerings from Buffalo Trace will also be offered during special
surprise times throughout the initial opening months.
Andrew Duncan, Global Brand
Director at Buffalo Trace Distillery, added: “In the
heart of Bourbon Country, USA, Buffalo Trace Distillery has been dedicated to
the craft of making the finest American Whiskey for over 200 years. Our London
location brings the same genuine and authentic experience fans love about our
flagship home in Kentucky to a new generation of spirits.”
Based in Frankfort, Kentucky, Buffalo Trace is
the oldest continually operating distiller in the U.S. During Prohibition in
the 1920s the distillery was even permitted to remain operational, to make
whiskey for "medicinal purposes".
Nearly 100 different bourbon and whiskey brands
are produced in Kentucky and the Bluegrass State is home to more barrels of
bourbon than people – in fact it creates 95% of the world's bourbon.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail features 18
distilleries, designed to let visitors sip, stroll and savour their way across
the state, with the official “starting point”of the trail being the Welcome
Centre at the Frazier History Museum, Louisville.
Posted by: Visit USA Association (UK) Ltd
Posted on: 30/04/2024