Buffalo Trace Distillery grapples with historic flooding
The Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, has embarked on a meticulous recovery process following severe flooding from the Kentucky River. The river crested at 48.24 feet on April 7, 2025, marking the second-highest level in the distillery's over 200-year history. The post Buffalo Trace Distillery grapples with historic flooding appeared first on The Drinks Business.
The Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, has embarked on a meticulous recovery process following severe flooding from the Kentucky River. The river crested at 48.24 feet on April 7, 2025, marking the second-highest level in the distillery's over 200-year history.
This natural disaster led to the temporary closure of the distillery, with significant portions of its campus submerged, as reported by AP News.
In response to the flooding, Buffalo Trace initiated comprehensive damage assessments and cleanup operations. Engineers and restoration professionals are evaluating the impact on facilities and inventory. While some barrels were relocated to higher floors in time, detailed inspections are ongoing to determine any potential losses.
Despite the challenges, the distillery has resumed shipping operations and anticipates restarting bottling activities in the coming week. A modified retail experience is set to open in the Freehouse Building, initially available to guests with existing reservations affected by the flooding.
This natural disaster led to the temporary closure of the distillery, with significant portions of its campus submerged, as reported by AP News.
In response to the flooding, Buffalo Trace initiated comprehensive damage assessments and cleanup operations. Engineers and restoration professionals are evaluating the impact on facilities and inventory. While some barrels were relocated to higher floors in time, detailed inspections are ongoing to determine any potential losses.
Despite the challenges, the distillery has resumed shipping operations and anticipates restarting bottling activities in the coming week. A modified retail experience is set to open in the Freehouse Building, initially available to guests with existing reservations affected by the flooding.
