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Buffalo Trace Distillery nears recovery following historic flooding
Nearly a month after historic flooding upended operations at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, the iconic bourbon producer is making headway toward a full recovery.
Updated: 7:12 PM EDT May 23, 2025
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The facility had to replace all wiring and electrics within the distillery. While most of the operations are now functional, a few locations, including the popular Warehouse C, remain closed.
Dehumidifiers continue drying out affected buildings, but Wheatley expects the remaining work to be completed within three weeks.
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