Three Reasons to Read About Buffalo Trace and the Resurgence of Bourbon

6.06.2019

Here are three reasons to read Boone County native and NKU grad leads Buffalo Trace and bourbon resurgence. James Pilcher’s article for Cincinnati.com explores the resurgence of the bourbon industry in Kentucky.

Buffalo Tracen Distillery. Albert Cesare/ The Enquirer

First, we sometimes know little about the great figures behind creations in distilleries. James Pilcher invites us to meet Harlen Wheatley, the master distiller of the Buffalo Trace bourbon, charting a path through its history and how it became master distiller.

Second, let’s learn about Buffalo Trace, its know-how and what this bourbon has brought to the industry in Kentucky. And besides Harlen, who are behind the creation of Buffalo.

Third, let’s put ourselves in the context of Kentucky’s bourbon industry, and what its future is. While we focus on bourbon and Buffalo Trace, Harlen Wheatley is bringing more of this to the industry, other spirits are taking place and thanks to Wheatley’s experience and know-how.

Three reasons to read Boone County native and NKU grad leads Buffalo Trace and bourbon resurgence.

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