Champions Blue Board reviews Kroger Field enhancement plan to strengthen long‑term revenue and competitiveness
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Champions Blue LLC. Board of Governors reviewed a series of strategic enhancements to Kroger Field during its January meeting on Thursday, marking an important next step in increasing revenues required for Kentucky Athletics to continue competing at the highest level in a rapidly evolving college athletics landscape. The $25 […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery welcomes guests to 27th annual “Holidays at the Trace” celebration
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The magic of the holidays has returned to Buffalo Trace Distillery for the 27th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration. From December 4 – 31, guests can enjoy festive holiday lights and decor, shop for brand–new retail holiday offerings and experience the excitement of the Distillery’s signature evening event – […]
Buffalo Trace debuts “Night at the Distillery,” a new after-dark Halloween experience
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky This October, Buffalo Trace Distillery invites guests to discover its all-new Halloween experience, “Night at the Distillery.” For more than 200 years, Buffalo Trace Distillery has crafted award-winning whiskey and inspired tales of spirits that linger beyond the barrel. Now, visitors can explore the Distillery’s storied past through the lens […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery celebrates filling its nine millionth barrel
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky In a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and growth, Buffalo Trace Distillery recently announced the filling of its nine millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition. This historic accomplishment comes on the heels of Buffalo Trace completing its decade long, $1.2 billion expansion project earlier this year, which has allowed the Distillery […]
Distillery design expert keynotes Bourbon Women SIPosium, shares ‘Spirit of Architecture’
By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky Dana Zausch, senior architect and distillery design manager for the distilled spirits studio at Luckett & Farley, will headline the Bourbon Women SIPosium’s Bourbon Beginnings Breakfast as keynote speaker from 8–10 a.m. on Friday, August 15, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Her presentation, “The Spirit of Architecture,” […]
A permanent new dining option coming soon to Buffalo Trace Distillery
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Buffalo Trace Distillery recently announced the John G. Carlisle Café – a new, permanent dining option slated to open on the Distillery’s grounds in Spring 2026. Named in honor of U.S. Congressman John G. Carlisle, a pivotal figure in both American spirits and Buffalo Trace Distillery’s history, the cafe will […]
Meridian Biotech announces $40 million Frankfort facility to repurpose bourbon distillery byproducts
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced yet another innovative company will establish its New Kentucky Home, as Meridian Biotech will open a new facility in Franklin County as part of a partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery to convert distillery byproducts into multifunctional alternative proteins. The project includes a $40 million investment […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery, BlockBar announce online fundraiser benefitting Kentucky storm relief efforts
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Buffalo Trace Distillery, in partnership with BlockBar, recently launched the “Pour it Forward for Kentucky” Charity Fundraiser – an exclusive online benefit event featuring some of the Distillery’s most sought-after bourbons, collectible items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences donated by Sazerac and various esteemed partners. The fundraiser is a direct response to […]
Kentucky Derby 151 delivered largest ever NBC Sports audience
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky NBC Sports’ milestone 25th presentation of the 151st Kentucky Derby delivered an NBC Sports record average of 17.7 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, which marks the largest Kentucky Derby audience since 1989 (18.5 million viewers, won by Sunday Silence) and a 6% increase from last year (16.7 million viewers […]
LouCity, LexSC to compete for Commonwealth Cup in new rivalry series
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Professional soccer clubs Lexington SC and Louisville City FC will meet this season with a trophy on the line as Republic Bank presents the Commonwealth Cup. The Commonwealth Cup will go to the team that wins the head-to-head series between these new rivals. The first match will be played Thursday, […]
Estate Whiskey Alliance® launches certification program
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA) is launching a first-of-its-kind program that authenticates estate whiskeys with a globally-recognized certification mark to be used on qualifying whiskey product labels: Estate Whiskey Certified™. Estate whiskey refers to a type of whiskey that is produced entirely on the distillery estate using grains sourced […]
“Bourbon & Belonging” announces event lineup for Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Bourbon & Belonging has released the official event calendar for Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week, set for October 2-6, 2024. The inaugural Bourbon & Belonging, presented by Queer Kentucky, will feature events in eight official sponsor destinations across Kentucky including Bardstown, Bullitt County, Frankfort, Lexington, Louisville, Northern Kentucky, Paducah and Winchester. […]
VIDEO: The electrifying partnership between BlueOval SK, LouCity and Racing Louisville
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky BlueOval SK, Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC all have one thing in common – innovation. Whether it’s battery manufacturing or professional soccer, these startups have a vison that electrifies the future. Learn more about the partnership between BlueOval SK, LouCity and Racing Louisville.
Your guide to 2024 Pride in the Commonwealth
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated each June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan — a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. We’ve put together a list of Pride events across the Commonwealth to celebrate all month long: […]
Louisville architecture firm shares history behind iconic Twin Spires design
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Luckett & Farley’s historic relationship with Churchill Downs includes many projects that enhance the experience of the horseracing industry, including the original Twin Spires designed in 1894. The Twin Spires continue to captivate race fans as the backdrop for the Kentucky Derby. Luckett & Farley is proud to share this […]