Buffalo Trace Distillery - "Micro Distillery at the Trace" LAUNCHES

Published October 4, 2007

The much anticipated "Micro Distillery at the Trace" will launch October 5. The first distillation will be a special rye recipe bourbon which should yield approximately five barrels of whiskey. The plans for the Micro Distillery were announced earlier this year and the installation and preparation for the launch have been going on all summer.

"It has been really exciting to see this come together after more than two years of planning," said Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller. "The still is a real show piece. We can't wait to start using it. It is such a great addition to Buffalo Trace and will allow us to be more innovative than ever before."

The still will be used to further Buffalo Trace's experimental whiskey program and will allow for the distillation of new, elite and ultra premium vodkas. It will also further the development of Buffalo Trace's organic spirits selection and will be used for a ground breaking custom distillation program for consumers and connoisseurs of fine spirits.

The new micro distillery will be accessible to visitors as part of the distillery's Hard Hat Tour. "We think it will be really interesting for our visitors to see the contrast in volume from our normal distillation compared to that of the Micro Distillery," said Meredith Moody, Director of Marketing Services. "It is just one more exciting offering we have for our visitors here at the Trace." Hard Hat Tours are available during normal distillation season of October April. All tours are complimentary and reservations for the Hard Hat Tour can be made by calling 800-654-8471.

For more information about the award-winning Buffalo Trace Distillery please visit buffalotrace.com or www.greatbourbon.com.