Overview
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a bourbon distillery on the Kentucky River and a National Historic Landmark.
History
Distilling on the site goes back to the late 1700s, and the distillery kept operating during Prohibition by making whiskey for medicinal use.
Today
Free tours draw large numbers of visitors, and distillery warehouses need site security.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.