BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY LONDON  – THE DISTILLERY’S FIRST BRAND HOME OUTSIDE OF THE USA

We had the pleasure of visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery London, located in the heart of Covent Garden, last week for an exclusive guided bourbon and American whiskey tasting experience. This experience was amazing and really gave us an insight into the making of Buffalo Trace Whisky and its history. We would like to a say a huge thank you to Buffalo Trace Distillery London for inviting us down.

Buffalo Trace Distillery, the producer of some of the world’s most sought-after whiskeys including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Sazerac Rye, W.L. Weller, and Pappy Van Winkle, opened Buffalo Trace Distillery London, located at 32-33 Long Acre in London’s iconic Covent Garden. This first-of-its-kind American whiskey experience marked the distillery’s first permanent brand home outside of the United States.

Buffalo Trace Distillery London invites spirits enthusiasts to taste the best of what American whiskey has to offer while introducing them to the storied history and authenticity of the third oldest distillery in the world and oldest continually operating distillery in the United States.Featuring an immersive, sensorial experience that brings a taste of Kentucky, the homeplace of Buffalo Trace Distillery, to London, guests embark on a narrative journey culminating in an exclusive tasting experience at one of two inspiring bars.

Guests visiting Buffalo Trace Distillery London can select from a range of tasting experiences. These include – 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.

Another tasting experience is Tradition & Change: Crafting the Most Awarded American Whiskey which features 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 range in price depending on selection, starting at £19.99.

The location of Buffalo Trace Distillery London features a 2,000-square-foot space that pays homage to Buffalo Trace’s legendary bourbon craftsmanship with special finishes and custom materials that evoke the essence of the Distillery in Kentucky. In the retail store, fans are able to purchase whiskey bottles and unique merchandise – in fact, some of the merchandise can only be found at Buffalo Trace Distillery London. Rarer whiskey offerings from Buffalo Trace will also be offered during special surprise times throughout the initial opening months.

Reservations are required to secure a tasting appointment at Buffalo Trace Distillery London. Pre-booking is highly encouraged and can be arranged via BuffaloTraceDistillery.co.uk. Guests also have the option of ‘walking in’ and inquiring about availability in-person, appointments of which will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

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 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 and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 40 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its George T. Stagg was named World Whiskey of the Year for 2022 and its Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye was named 2nd Finest Whiskey in the World for 2022.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. 

Further information – Buffalo Trace Distillery | @buffalotracedistillery_uk_eu