In celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month, Buffalo Trace Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in the U.S. with roots dating back to 1775, is offering one fan behind-the-scenes access to learn what it takes to be its Master Distiller – for one day only. Shadowing current Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley, the winner and one guest will receive a private, hands-on lesson on the heritage, craftmanship and production methods utilized to create the spirits made at the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery.
“If you are a bourbon enthusiast, now is your chance to become an honorary member of the Buffalo Trace Distillery team during this rare opportunity,” said Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. “While many of our fans know the history of Buffalo Trace Distillery and legacy of our award-winning whiskeys, they have never gone this far behind-the-scenes. I’m excited to share more about what it takes to make the world’s most award-winning whiskeys with a fan who is equally as passionate about this industry as we are at Buffalo Trace Distillery.”
As Master Distiller, responsibilities range from product development to testing, quality control to production management, and much more. From grain to glass, nearly every aspect of the bourbon-making process will be explored as you learn the craftsmanship that has contributed to more than 200 years of making quality bourbon whiskey.
From September 23 – 30th, consumers aged 21+ can enter for a chance to win this day-in-the-life experience at buffalotracedistillery.com/distillerforaday. In addition to gaining hands-on experience mastering the art of bourbon production from Wheatley himself, additional “job perks” will include:
- One (1) night stay at the Buffalo Trace’s exclusive Stagg Lodge, a private, VIP-only residence on the Distillery grounds, including dinner prepared by the Distillery’s private chef
- Opportunity to taste the 2023 Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection, an ultra-rare collection honoring the whiskeys that were legally produced and sold at the distillery during Prohibition
- Roundtrip airfare/transportation to Louisville, KY
- Private transportation to Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY
- One (1) night stay at a four-star hotel in Louisville, KY
- Two (2) $100 gift cards to the Buffalo Trace Distillery Gift Shop
- One (1) $100 UBER e-credit for additional ground transportation
The details above are inclusive of the winner and one guest. The sweepstakes begins September 23 at 12:00am EST and runs until 11:59pm EST on September 30. To enter, and to view the full official rules, visit buffalotracedistillery.com/distillerforaday. The winner will be randomly drawn October 1, 2024 and notified via phone and email. The experience, which will be scheduled for a later date determined based on the availability of the winner and Harlen Wheatley, must occur prior to May 1, 2025.
