FRANKFORT, Kentucky – Buffalo Trace Distillery has once again become a festive destination for its annual Holidays at the Trace celebration, taking place throughout December. This year’s event is bigger and brighter, featuring over 20,000 additional LED lights, a towering 35-foot Christmas tree adorned with more than 400 ornaments, and over 70 unique light installations across the grounds.
Returning Favorites: Holidays at the Trace
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, is hosting its 27th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration from December 4 through December 31, 2025—a beloved holiday tradition that transforms the historic grounds into a winter wonderland. Visitors can immerse themselves in the festive spirit with spectacular holiday lights and decorations, including a complimentary drive-through light show open nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., new retail holiday offerings in the expanded gift shop, and the signature Spirited Nights evening experiences. Highlights include the family-friendly Light Trail Experience on select nights, featuring enchanting displays and photo opportunities, with optional premium upgrades for adults. This year’s event offers something for everyone, from dazzling lights to seasonal shopping, making it a must-visit Kentucky holiday destination.
For more information on Buffalo Trace’s holiday offerings, visit Holiday at Buffalo Trace.
About Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky along the banks of the Kentucky River, boasts a storied history dating back over 200 years, making it America’s oldest continuously operating distillery. Designated a National Historic Landmark, the site traces its roots to ancient buffalo crossings that guided early pioneers westward, with formal distilling beginning in the late 18th century under legendary figures like Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr., George T. Stagg, and Albert B. Blanton. Having persevered through Prohibition by producing medicinal whiskey, floods, and industry shifts, Buffalo Trace—renamed in 1999 under Sazerac Company ownership—remains a beacon of bourbon tradition, recognized as the world’s most award-winning distillery with countless accolades for craftsmanship and innovation.
Home to iconic expressions like the flagship Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon—known for its smooth vanilla, caramel, and oak notes—the distillery produces a diverse portfolio including Eagle Rare, Blanton’s Single Barrel (the world’s first single-barrel bourbon), E.H. Taylor Jr. Collection, W.L. Weller wheated bourbons, Sazerac Rye, and the highly coveted Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and Pappy Van Winkle lines. These premium spirits, crafted using time-honored mash bills, careful aging in charred oak barrels, and experimental techniques, embody the distillery’s commitment to quality, earning global praise for their complexity, balance, and approachability in sipping or cocktails.
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