Biographies

Throughout Buffalo Trace's long history, several industry legends have been instrumental in carrying on the time-honored tradition of making bourbon. Below are bourbon pioneers and the story of their contributions to Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr.

George T. Stagg

Harlen Wheatley

Julian Van Winkle III

William Larue Weller

Albert B. Blanton

Pappy Van Winkle

Freddie Johnson

Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY 40601

Distillery and Gift Shop Hours
Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm EDT
Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm EDT

Buffalo Trace Distillery is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The distillery closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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