KDA marks record year during 25th anniversary of KY Bourbon Trail in 2024 with 2.7 million visitors
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail welcomed a record 2.7 million visitors in 2024 as it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a…
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Reimagined Bourbon Trail awarded Best of Business at World Beverage Innovation Awards
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail Bourbon tourism program has been awarded the Best of Business: Marketing Campaign at…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail passes two million visits for first time in ’22, an amazing tourism feat
The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experiences eclipsed two million in total attendance last year for the first time in its…
As distillers set bourbon inventory, fill records, KDA warns tax structure for aging barrels must change
The number of Bourbon barrels in Kentucky reached a record 11.4 million in January. The industry marked its fourth consecutive…
The Proof is Here: Bourbon pours billions into Kentucky Economy — 22,500 jobs, $1.23b payroll
Kentucky Bourbon is expanding its status as a premier signature industry, now pouring $9 billion into the Bluegrass economy every…
New Kentucky Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide offers vistors the ultimate bourbon experience
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a new Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide to…
Kentucky’s distilled spirits industry tops 9 million total barrels for first time in modern history
Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry set two modern era records last year by filling more than 2.1 million…
KDA’s ‘Crafting a Better Drinking Culture’ impact report shows significant progress on top priority
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association released its first-ever social responsibility impact report that outlines the group’s significant progress since boosting its…
Former White House Chief of Staff Kelly to be keynote speaker at annual state Chamber meeting
The 14th annual Kentucky Chamber Business Summit and Annual Meeting will be held July 11-12 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown,…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour expands with more distilleries, new look and finishing prize
Seven years ago, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association created the nation’s first and only tourism attraction to showcase its flourishing artisan…
KY Distillers’ Association designates Bardstown as “Official Gateway to Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour”
Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown is the newest Official Gateway sponsor to the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon…
Governor declares September ‘Bourbon Heritage Month’ in Commonwealth, honors signature industry
On the heels of the new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center opening in Louisville, Gov. Matt Bevin praised Kentucky’s signature…
Bourbon without borders – Gov. Bevin signs shipping bill, sends first bottles of signature spirits
Gov. Matt Bevin has ceremonially signed a new law that allows visitors to ship bottles of Kentucky’s signature spirit home,…
Bourbon Tourism comes to NKY with launch of the B-Line; includes craft distillers, bars, restaurants
Bourbon tourism has come to Northern Kentucky with the launch of The B-Line, an inviting collection of craft distilleries, bars…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail names NKY as ‘newest official gateway;’ home to five burgeoning distilleries
The Northern Kentucky region, home to many unique attractions and accommodations, is the newest official gateway to the world-famous Kentucky…
Boone County Distilling in Independence among new members of Kentucky Bourbon’s Craft Tour
The iconic Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® is expanding with two new members in Lexington and Northern Kentucky, giving fans…
New Riff Distilling Whiskey Campus, $7.5 million project, coming to Newport’s west side
The City of Newport approved a development agreement Monday night that would bring the $7.5 million New Riff Distilling Whiskey…
Sen. Schickel receives ‘100 Proof Award’ from KY Distillers Association, Rep. Belcher also honored
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honored Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in…
The Friendly Market offers shoppers opportunity to buy products from around the region and the state
By Jacob Lange NKYTribune intern The Friendly Market of Northern Kentucky is home to eight businesses focused on providing customers…