Kentucky Bourbon Trail

CELEBRATE LABOR DAY ON THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®

August 27, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kick off September and “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Bluegrass with a Labor Day holiday visit to one of the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon distilleries.

FIRST LADY JANE BESHEAR UNVEILS NEW HIGHWAY SIGNS TO MARK KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL

August 24, 2010

Mrs. Beshear also delivers Governor’s proclamation of ‘Bourbon Heritage Month’

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2010) – First Lady Jane Beshear today unveiled the first of a series of brown highway signs that will direct visitors along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail ® to the famed distillers of the Kentucky Distillers’ Associatio

CELEBRATE JULY 4TH WITH AMERICA’S ONLY NATIVE SPIRIT

June 16, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Several of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon distilleries will be open on Sunday, July 4th so you can celebrate the birth of our nation with America’s official native spirit.

FAMED WILD TURKEY® BOURBON DISTILLERY NOW OFFERS WHISKEY TASTINGS TO THE PUBLIC

June 02, 2010

LAWRENCEBURG, KY (May 27, 2010) —Recognized worldwide as the most authentic and flavorful of American whiskies, Wild Turkey® Bourbon is now opening its distillery doors in a new way to visitors. For the first time in its over 150-year history, Wild Turkey will provide whiskey fans the chance to taste the products that are distilled on the premises, as part of the Kentucky original’s “Road to Flavor” distillery tour.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL MEMORIAL DAY HOURS

May 10, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Four historic distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® will be open for tours on Memorial Day – Four Roses, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Wild Turkey.

REP. KENT STEVENS HONORS LOCAL LEGEND JIMMY RUSSELL ON KENTUCKY HOUSE FLOOR

March 24, 2010

Frankfort, KY. - Rep. Kent Stevens (D-Lawrenceburg) yesterday filed a resolution adjourning the Kentucky House of Representatives in honor and celebration of Jimmy Russell and his 55 years of service at the Wild Turkey Bourbon Distillery.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL OBSERVES EASTER SUNDAY

March 18, 2010

For Immediate Release – March 18, 2010

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® OBSERVES EASTER SUNDAY

FRANKFORT, Ky. – All six distilleries on the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® will be open Good Friday and Holy Saturday, April 2 and 3, but will close on April 4 to observe Easter Sunday.

SECOND ANNUAL BOURBON CHASE RELAY SELLS OUT NEARLY EIGHT MONTHS BEFORE THE RACE

March 11, 2010

Lexington, KY—Organizers of the Bourbon Chase Relay announced today that the 2010 race is sold out, nearly eight months prior to the event.  The total number of registered teams for 2010 is 200, a 33 percent increase from the number of teams that participated in the inaugural race in 2009.

KDA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OFFICERS, DIRECTORS

February 01, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced today that Chris Morris of Brown-Forman has been named Chairman of the 130-year-old group that promotes and protects the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

BARREL STRENGTH: DISTILLERS RELEASE FIRST-EVER ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY OF BOURBON INDUSTRY

January 13, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry pours hundreds of millions into the Bluegrass economy and is a statewide leader in job creation, according to a new study released today.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS ALONG THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®

December 21, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Still looking for that unique present? Or perhaps a holiday adventure with friends and family? Then celebrate the yuletide season on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® with America’s only native spirit.

100 YEARS OF TRUE WHISKEY - DISTILLERS INDUCT TAFT INTO KENTUCKY BOURBON HALL OF FAME

December 18, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry last night marked the 100th anniversary of a landmark decision by President William Howard Taft at a ceremony to induct the former leader into the prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.

CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING ON THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®

November 23, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Several of Kentucky’s signature bourbon distilleries will be open during the holiday weekend so you can celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with America’s only native spirit.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

November 16, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® today introduced a redesigned website featuring turn-by-turn directions to its eight legendary distilleries and up-to-date information on the latest news and events.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® REACHES RECORD MILESTONE

September 03, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Fort Campbell pilot, on a motorcycle tour with his family before he deploys for Afghanistan, is the 1,000th person to complete the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in the last 100 days.

KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS CREATION OF KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® CAUCUS

September 02, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry today applauded legislative leaders for creating the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Caucus in the General Assembly.

SOUTHERN LIVING® SHOWCASES THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®

August 24, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Southern Living®, the prestigious magazine that celebrates the beauty and best of the South, features the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in its September issue, available on newsstands Tuesday.

“DRIVES OF A LIFETIME” KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® MAKES NATIONAL MAGAZINE’S LIST

August 17, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – National Geographic Traveler has named the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® one of its “Drives of a Lifetime – The World’s Greatest Scenic Routes” in the magazine’s September issue.

KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS FORMATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BOURBON CAUCUS

June 17, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s signature Bourbon distillers today applauded Congressmen John Yarmuth and Brett Guthrie for creating and co-chairing the official, bipartisan Congressional Bourbon Caucus

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® ROLLS OUT NEW IMAGE

May 13, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® today introduced a new logo, brochure, souvenir passport and commemorative t-shirt to mark its 10th anniversary and to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week.

NO LAUGHING MATTER – ALCOHOL TAX TAKES EFFECT APRIL 1

March 31, 2009

FRANKFORT, Ky. – It was passed on Friday the 13th and takes effect on April Fool’s Day.