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…
KDA says return of tariffs on whiskey is a threat to growth of Kentucky’s distilled spirits industry
The looming return of tariffs on American Whiskey is threatening the unprecedented growth of the Commonwealth’s distilling industry, which is…
New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis named new chair of Kentucky Distiller’s Association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) on Wednesday announced Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling, has been elected Chair of…
New Riff Distillery, The Party Source founder Ken Lewis awarded lifetime achievement award from KDA
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted five bourbon legends into its ranks this week, including The Party Source and…
‘Raise a Glass’ to National Bourbon Heritage Month; full slate of events on The B-Line
This September, bourbon enthusiasts are invited to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of “America’s Native Spirit.” Northern Kentucky…
KDA, state universities launch coalition to address alcohol, drug misuse among college students
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association, alongside universities and colleges throughout the state including Northern Kentucky University, has launched the Kentucky Coalition…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association named member of World Spirits Alliance international trade association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has been inducted into the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) based in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1880,…
New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis among 2024 inductees into KDA Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame’s 2024 class includes the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman, a veteran visitor center manager…
KY Distillers’ Association announces record number of newly-filled barrels as taxes continue to skyrocket
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association says the number of newly filled barrels of Bourbon in Kentucky continued a steady growth of…
UofL College of Business, KDA partner to increase diversity in Kentucky bourbon industry
The University of Louisville College of Business and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) have established the Kentucky Distillers’ Association/University of…
KDA establishes annual scholars fund with UK distillation, wine and brewing studies program
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is establishing a scholars program to fund scholarships aimed at…
Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp in Louisville also featured lots of Kentucky Proud products
Kentucky Bourbon fans from around the world got a taste of the state’s top agricultural offerings from local chefs at…
Preservation Distillery in Bardstown is newest — and 38th — member of Ky Distillers’ Association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Preservation Distillery in Bardstown is the newest and 38th member of the non-profit trade…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association welcomes Sparta’s Neeley Family Distillery as 35th member
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced Thursday that the Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta has joined its legendary ranks, as the…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association gives Rep. Keene ‘100 Proof Award’ for ignition interlocks legislation
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored Rep. Dennis Keene with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his successful six-year effort in…