Buffalo Trace Distillery announces modified visitor experience after Kentucky floods: What has changed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — After a week of cleanup, Buffalo Trace Distillery can see a return to normalcy.
On Tuesday, Buffalo Trace Distillery provided an update on cleanup efforts at the distillery and announced it began accepting visitors again on Monday.
How to help Kentuckians hit by back-to-back weather events in 2025
'Thanks to the tireless efforts of our contractors and dedicated teams, we've made tremendous progress in the Distillery's flood recovery plan. While there's still work to be done, the resilience and determination demonstrated this past week is truly inspiring,' Jake Wenz, Sazerac & Buffalo Trace Distillery CEO and president, said. 'Each day significant progress is made allowing the Distillery to return to normal operations and I am optimistic that, with this same spirit, we'll be operating normally soon. We want to thank all of the contractors, our leaders, and our team members for their hard work'
On Tuesday, the distillery said hundreds of professionals helped them remove floodwater debris, and the cleanup is now more than 75% complete.
Power has been restored to key areas of the distillery, and craft bottling inside Blanton's Bottling Hall and the main bottling hall has resumed, according to a news release.
The interiors of buildings have been emptied of water, and restoration efforts have begun.
Buffalo Trace Distillery said the visitor offerings have been modified to include a small pop-up shopping experience inside the Freehouse building with opportunities to purchase select bottles and complimentary tastings in an outdoor canopy.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: More sunshine, less wind
Kentucky Senate president hopeful Trump executive orders will launch 'coal comeback'
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces modified visitor experience after Kentucky floods: What has changed
This modified experience is available to those with previously held tour reservations.
Those eligible to attend the modified experience will receive an email with instructions on how to book. If capacity allows, additional online reservations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the distillery.
At this time, there will be no tours or walk-ups offered.
'We know our fans are eager to visit, so we're making every effort to return to normal tour and gift shop operations. Because we have limited capacity, unlike normal operations, reservations are required to attend the modified experience,' reads the news release.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
West Palm police warn of traffic delays, extreme heat ahead of 'No Kings' march to Mar-a-Lago
WEST PALM BEACH — Police are urging the public to prepare for traffic delays and extreme heat on June 14, as large-scale demonstrations are expected to draw crowds to downtown West Palm Beach. The demonstrations are part of a nationwide movement dubbed 'No Kings National Day of Defiance.' Meant to protest President Donald Trump's administration, these rallies coincide with both his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, D.C. Locally, the protest will include a caravan and march to Mar-a-Lago, and a rally at Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. More than 1,000 are expected to participate across Palm Beach County, including in Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. 'No Kings': Everything you need to know about the anti-Trump protests on Saturday, June 14 in Palm Beach County Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani and a onetime Trump insider-turned-critic, will deliver the keynote address at the Meyer Amphitheatre. The event will feature a lineup of speakers on topics ranging from gun control and women's rights to LGBTQ+ protections and veterans' issues. The West Palm Beach Police Department issued an advisory June 13 urging drivers to steer clear of downtown, warning of heavier-than-normal traffic throughout the area. 'Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead,' the department said. 'Several roadways may be impacted as the events unfold.' Forecasters also predict temperatures will climb into the mid-to-high 90s, raising the risk of heat exhaustion for those outside. The police department's spokesperson, Rachel Leitão, encouraged demonstrators and attendees to drink water, wear light-colored, breathable clothing, limit strenuous activity, apply sunscreen and seek shade regularly. The police department said it supports the right to peaceful assembly and will be present to ensure public safety. 'We are committed to the safety of all participants and members of the public,' Leitão said. 'Please stay aware of your surroundings and take care in the heat.' Hannah Phillips is a journalist covering public safety and criminal justice at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at hphillips@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Police issue heat advisory ahead of 'No King's protest in West Palm Beach
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Thunderstorms could put damper on Trump's military parade
Possible thunderstorms are in the forecast for around the time President Donald Trump's Washington, D.C. military parade is scheduled to get underway Saturday. But marchers may catch a break. The event honoring the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, which also falls on Trump's 79th birthday, is scheduled to hit its stride at 6:30 p.m. when tanks, soldiers and military equipment travel the six blocks bisecting the National Mall. That procession will be followed by music and a 9:45 p.m. fireworks display. There will be festivities throughout the day beginning with Defense Secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth honoring fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery at 8:15 a.m. The Nation Weather Services said Friday that morning drizzle could give way to showers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday followed by a possible thunderstorm. Showers are likely as Saturday night ends. Temperatures will reach a high near 83 degrees. Sunday could begin with a thunderstorm. Accuweather warns thunderstorms could occur Saturday around 4 p.m., then resume around 9 p.m. According to the Weather Channel, the day will start out soggy, but Trump's parade looked like it would play out under cloudy skies and otherwise dry conditions as of Friday afternoon. Overcast skies and lingering wet weather isn't expected to alter the event. Military officials said 6,700 soldiers including 400 troops from the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division will march before the President. The event on the ground will also include 28 Abrams tanks, 28 Bradley Fighter Vehicles, 24 horses and eight marching bands. Fifty aircraft including combat helicopters will fly overhead. The Army estimates the celebration's cost, including $14 million in road damage, to be around $45 million. Coinciding with the celebrations in Washington, D.C. will be dozens of nationwide 'No Kings Day' protests meant to counter Trump's 'spectacle meant to look like strength.' Organizers of that demonstration are deliberately avoiding hosting gatherings in the nation's capital. No Kings gatherings will take place in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. The Trump administration has found itself going to battle in the courts this week as the President pushes to deploy National Guard and Marine troops in Los Angeles to challenge anti-immigrant deportation protesters. California officials have called those actions unnecessary and illegal.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
How to watch military parade on Trump's birthday
The massive military parade to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will roll through Washington, D.C., Saturday — coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. local time, following a daylong festival on the National Mall. Organizers have predicted the parade will last about 90 minutes. Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the nation's capital Saturday, but Trump assured potential parade-goers Thursday that the festivities will take place rain or shine. 'I hope the weather's OK, but actually if it's not, that brings you good luck, and that's OK, too,' the president said during this week's congressional picnic at the White House. 'It doesn't affect the tanks at all; it doesn't affect the soldiers — they're used to it, they're tough.' About 6,700 soldiers dressed in historic and modern uniforms will march in the parade, and the military has released a detailed roster of equipment that will take part, including tanks, artillery weapons, tactical vehicles and aircraft. Those who can't make it in person — or would prefer to stay out of the inclement weather — will have several opportunities to watch the event on TV and online. The parade will be livestreamed through the Army's social media platforms, including on YouTube and Facebook. The Hill also will live stream the parade on this website. The Hill's sister network NewsNation has planned special live coverage for the Army's birthday celebration, with reporting from events beginning at 7 a.m. NewsNation's parade special 'Tribute to America' will begin at 6 p.m. Fox News Channel is slated to air special coverage of the parade 6-10 p.m. Most major networks have opted to feature the event on their news-dedicated streaming channels. ABC News Live, CBS News 24/7 and NBC News Now will carry the networks' parade coverage live. Those who want to watch in person can catch the parade along Constitution Avenue NW from the parade's starting point at 23rd Street NW to its end near 15th Street NW at the Ellipse, south of the White House. The military has recommended the Washington Monument Grounds as another viewing point off the direct route. Parade viewing entry is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., and preregistration is suggested because of the high level of security anticipated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
