KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® DISTILLERIES RECOMMEND BOOKING TOURS IN ADVANCE
Bourbon tourism expects one other record-breaking 12 months
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On the heels of Nationwide Bourbon Heritage Month, The Kentucky Distillers’ Affiliation (KDA) immediately introduced that 2022 is on observe to be the best distillery visitation 12 months within the Kentucky Bourbon Path®’s 23-year historical past.
This thrilling milestone for Kentucky Bourbon Path® and Kentucky Bourbon Path Craft Tour® distilleries will possible exceed the document 1.7 million mixed visits set in 2019, previous to pandemic shutdowns.
Because of the rise in Bourbon tourism and a rising demand for genuine curated experiences, a lot of Kentucky’s iconic distilleries are asking guests to e book their excursions effectively prematurely.
To assist their efforts and guarantee whiskey lovers from around the globe can absolutely immerse themselves in all that Kentucky’s distilleries supply, KDA immediately launched a marketing campaign asking folks to “E-book Now, Bourbon Later.”
A collaborative effort amongst KBT® and KBTCT® distilleries, the marketing campaign goals to extend consciousness of the necessity for guests to plan their distillery experiences forward of time to make sure they get essentially the most out of their go to.
Along with social media and weblog content material created by the Kentucky Bourbon Path®, collaborating distilleries will even promote the marketing campaign.
Since reopening their doorways to guests after the pandemic shutdown, distilleries have seen staggering development in visitation and demand, Kentucky Bourbon Path® Experiences Director Mandy Ryan stated.
“The very last thing we would like is for any Bourbon fan to overlook out on the expertise they need,” Ryan stated. “Since most of our bigger manufacturers can not accommodate walk-in guests, reservations are the important thing to a profitable Kentucky Bourbon journey.”
Whereas not all 42 distilleries on the KBT® and KBTCT® require, and even supply reservations, the overwhelming majority do. Identical-day reservations or walk-in availability may be sporadic, and it’s higher for guests to not go away their distillery experiences as much as probability.
Availability and experiences range by distillery, which makes planning forward a necessity. Many distilleries share availability, occasions and sources on social media to assist guests sustain with essential updates.
“We wish your go to to be as easy as Kentucky Bourbon, so ensure to safe your distillery experiences, accommodations and eating reservations effectively prematurely of your journey,” stated Ryan, with the KDA.
Along with encouraging folks to plan forward, the KDA reminds guests to expertise the state’s legendary distilleries like a Kentuckian–with kindness, dignity and respect.
“Kentucky’s Bourbon tradition is in contrast to something on this planet, and it deserves to be upheld with the utmost respect and appreciation,” stated Dee Ford, model house normal supervisor of Angel’s Envy in Louisville. “When visiting our distilleries, please bear in mind to be form and respectful to our folks, our spirits and the cities we name house. As curiosity in Bourbon continues to develop, let’s all do our half to signify the spirit of true Kentucky hospitality.”
The KDA is a non-profit commerce affiliation based in 1880 to advertise, shield and elevate Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits trade. Go to www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com to be taught extra.
