Since April, heavy rains have caused the second-worst flood in Frankfort’s history. On May 16, a tornado swept through the southern region. Floodwaters inundated many homes and businesses, including Buffalo Trace Brewery.
Brewery Reopens and Expands Services
After flood damage, Buffalo Trace Brewery has reopened its doors. The site now offers expanded visitor services. The reopening marks a key step in Frankfort’s recovery.
Charity Fundraiser “Pour Love for Kentucky”
To aid cleanup efforts, Buffalo Trace has teamed up with online platform BlockBar. They will host a charity auction called “Pour Love for Kentucky.” All proceeds go to the American Red Cross and the Franklin County Flood Relief Fund at the Bluegrass Community Foundation.
Rare Bottles and Exclusive Experiences Up for Auction
Bidders can vie for ultra-rare spirits, including Weller Millennium, Eagle Rare 25, and OFC Vintage 2005. Full collections—Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique, and 2024 Prohibition—are also available. Other highlights:
A Double Eagle Very Rare wine bottle and a handcrafted coffee table made from its barrel.
Sazerac Barrel Select experience: Select a barrel of Blanton’s Gold, plus a VIP tour and overnight stay at Stagg Lodge.
Fort Worth Trip: An all-expenses-paid visit for two to 101 Studios, home of the TV series Yellowstone.
Special donations from Chris and Morgan Stapleton include an Epiphone Hummingbird Studio guitar signed by Chris, exclusive merchandise, and a bottle of Traveler Whiskey.
Raffle Offers High-Value Prizes
For every $50 donated, participants receive one raffle entry. Prizes include a 2006 OFC Vintage bottle and a PGA golf package. The golf package features:
Certificate for four at TPC Sawgrass’s Players Stadium Course
Two Buffalo Trace Bettinardi putters
Support from Red Cross and Community Foundation
“The recent spring storms have hit Kentucky hard,” said Jake Wenz, president and CEO of Sazerac and Buffalo Trace Brewery. “We must come together to help neighbors in need.”
Nadine McCrindle, CEO of the Kentucky Red Cross, praised the partnership: “Buffalo Trace’s support has brought help and hope to many families.”
Jane Higgins, Director of Community Development at the Bluegrass Community Foundation, added, “Recovery is a long process. Funds will assist both immediate relief and long-term rebuilding.”
Bidding Details and Deadlines
All auction bids must be in by 10 a.m. ET on June 5. Winners will be notified during the week of June 9. Every bid moves Kentucky one step closer to recovery.
Sazerac’s Ongoing Relief Efforts
Buffalo Trace’s fundraiser continues Sazerac’s history of disaster relief. The company has previously supported communities after hurricanes in Florida and wildfires in California.
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