The trail’s impact has been felt strongly. “The 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a great opportunity to celebrate our red-hot signature spirits industry and booming tourism ...

In 2012, a separate Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour was launched to showcase the growing number of smaller distilleries seeking their share of the ultra-competitive spirits market.

The bourbon industry’s growth has been astounding. In 2009, Kentucky had just 19 distilleries producing a $3 billion bourbon industry, according to the Kentucky Distillers Association. Now, 95 ...

SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — A world-class bourbon distillery is taking shape in the heart of Kentucky. Horse Soldier Bourbon, a ...

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a must-see experience for bourbon enthusiasts. However, there are a few things you need to know to ensure your trip goes smoothly.

According to Mandy Ryan, director of Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experiences, when the Bourbon Trail was founded in 1999 there were just seven inaugural members: Four Roses, Heaven Hill, James B. Beam ...

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour launched in 2012 to showcase smaller distilleries had its best year. Now featuring 24 distilleries, its total attendance last year was 738,287.

A record number of 2.7 million people visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in 2024 as it celebrated its 25th anniversary.. Visitors came from all 50 states and more than 20 countries across six ...

Former Maker’s Mark bourbon makers Denny Potter, ... New Kentucky Bourbon Trail stop strong on history, not mash. But you still get a drink. June 25, 2025 4:55 AM ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) is growing with more than a dozen new experiences, according to a press release from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Since its launch in 1999, the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is maturing like the fine whiskeys it showcases. A new-look Bourbon Trail was unveiled Thursday. It will lead visitors to large and small ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Bourbon tourism reached new heights last year in Kentucky. Attendance at distilleries along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail surpassed 2 million in 2022 for the first time.