BottledInBond Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Has anyone heard when distillery gift shops and/or tours are opening back up? I have to take a road trip coming up and would normally stop at a place or two but can’t find much on if/when any are opening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I know that several have reopened with restrictions. Call ahead and you may be able to hit quite a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I read an article that distilleries are allowed to open June 8th. I’ve touched base with the folks at BT, and they will be opening on July 1st with many changes. Please stay tuned. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 As Joe said, June 8th is when they are allowed to reopen. Given the plan for BT you should call ahead as everyone has to figure out how they are going to reopen in a way that is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Concerning BT, tours will still be complimentary. You will have to register in advance though. They are still working out the details, and will post on social media, and their website when they get things finalized. One good thing that might make things easier is the 35,000 sq ft expansion of their visitor center. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Concerning BT, tours will still be complimentary. You will have to register in advance though. They are still working out the details, and will post on social media, and their website when they get things finalized. One good thing that might make things easier is the 35,000 sq ft expansion of their visitor center. Biba! Joe Joe, is that expansion completely done and ready for visitors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 46 minutes ago, Richnimrod said: Joe, is that expansion completely done and ready for visitors? I’m really not sure Rich, but I’m guessing they still have some work to do. BT did a virtual tour on April 30th. At that time, it appeared there was quite a bit of work left to do. Pure speculation on my part, but I’m thinking that the original plans for the visitors center expansion probably changed some since the Covid-19 hit. Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 20 hours ago, flahute said: As Joe said, June 8th is when they are allowed to reopen. Given the plan for BT you should call ahead as everyone has to figure out how they are going to reopen in a way that is safe. Ain't none of it going to be "safe" anytime soon. There is enough information out there, at least for me, to decide what is safe enough and decide if I am going to go or not. It is time to open things back up. Especially my favorite bars! And I am going as soon as I can. Even if it kills me... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 37 minutes ago, tanstaafl2 said: Ain't none of it going to be "safe" anytime soon. There is enough information out there, at least for me, to decide what is safe enough and decide if I am going to go or not. It is time to open things back up. Especially my favorite bars! And I am going as soon as I can. Even if it kills me... LOL! I respect your attitude! Yes, I hear you on "safe". I should have said "with less risk". That's what it boils down to for each individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) From BT's Instagram page on May 22nd: buffalotracedistillery We are thrilled to announce we will be reopening to visitors on July 1. We are implementing many new procedures to ensure the maximum safety for our visitors and staff. One example is that all tours and tastings, while still complimentary, will require advance registration . We are upgrading our systems to accommodate these new policies. When we have more information about how to register for a tour or tasting , and the new policies to shop in our Gift Shop, we will publish on social media and on our website. As you can imagine, we will have to reduce the number of visitors per tour, tasting and within our buildings. The great news is we have a 35,000 square foot expanded Visitor Center and will be able to spread out to comply with CDC social distancing recommendations. We know you are working to plan your summer . Thank you for your patience while we work through these details to ensure the best experience possible. We look forward to seeing you soon ------(from a safe distance). ~The Buffalo Trace Team : Kevin Smith and David Netherton Edited June 3, 2020 by fishnbowljoe font color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 7 hours ago, Vosgar said: From BT's Instagram page on May 22nd: buffalotracedistillery We are thrilled to announce we will be reopening to visitors on July 1. We are implementing many new procedures to ensure the maximum safety for our visitors and staff. One example is that all tours and tastings, while still complimentary, will require advance registration . We are upgrading our systems to accommodate these new policies. When we have more information about how to register for a tour or tasting , and the new policies to shop in our Gift Shop, we will publish on social media and on our website. As you can imagine, we will have to reduce the number of visitors per tour, tasting and within our buildings. The great news is we have a 35,000 square foot expanded Visitor Center and will be able to spread out to comply with CDC social distancing recommendations. We know you are working to plan your summer . Thank you for your patience while we work through these details to ensure the best experience possible. We look forward to seeing you soon ------(from a safe distance). ~The Buffalo Trace Team : Kevin Smith and David Netherton Huh? All I can see in your post is a 'link', and scattering of emojis, Vosgar. Is there some key (or keystroke?) I need to understand here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Fixed. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 42 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Fixed. Biba! Joe Ahhhhh! That's sooooo much better, Thanx, Joe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 33 minutes ago, Richnimrod said: Ahhhhh! That's sooooo much better, Thanx, Joe! 33 minutes ago, Richnimrod said: Ahhhhh! That's sooooo much better, Thanx, Joe! No prob. I believe that sometimes background and/or font colors May appear different when posting from phones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Richnimrod said: Huh? All I can see in your post is a 'link', and scattering of emojis, Vosgar. Is there some key (or keystroke?) I need to understand here? Hey Rich, it was one of those things where it depends on which "Theme" you're using. I use the "light" setting and my post came through fine, but if I had it on "dark" I got the same thing as you mentioned. Sorry about that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 No prob, Vosgar! I assumed it more likely me not knowing what the h_ll I'm doing than any other scenario. As is sometimes the case in these matters... I was right. Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I'm going to be in downtown Louisville on July 17-- any word on when the downtown whiskey-based attractions are going to be opening their doors again? ---- And, an unrelated question-- do any of you Binny's shoppers know if kids are allowed in the stores? I couldn't find a statement on their website. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Marekv8 said: And, an unrelated question-- do any of you Binny's shoppers know if kids are allowed in the stores? I couldn't find a statement on their website. It's OK to bring kids in their stores with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 41 minutes ago, Vosgar said: It's OK to bring kids in their stores with you Thanks-- I'm hoping to drop by the Lincoln Park store on my drive back from Madison in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geclbxf Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 17 hours ago, Marekv8 said: I'm going to be in downtown Louisville on July 17-- any word on when the downtown whiskey-based attractions are going to be opening their doors again? ---- And, an unrelated question-- do any of you Binny's shoppers know if kids are allowed in the stores? I couldn't find a statement on their website. Thanks I know that Evan Williams is open, and Angel's Envy and Peerless were too at last check. Everything was still boarded up last week, which is slightly unsettling. Michters was not open. I did not check on OF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, geclbxf said: I know that Evan Williams is open, and Angel's Envy and Peerless were too at last check. Everything was still boarded up last week, which is slightly unsettling. Michters was not open. I did not check on OF. Thank you-- Old Forester is showing as shuttered on their website-- so unless dramatic changes take place over the next few weeks, it might be a rather short experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Copper & Kings is open if you are curious about brandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geclbxf Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Thinking about some time in Lake Cumberland to get away - safely. We might make a day trip from the lake to Bardstown, etc. Has anyone heard how it's going at Buffalo Trace after the re-opening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 We went to Copper and Kings in Louisville and JE Pepper in Lexington. Small groups so reserve ahead but otherwise quite normal. No issues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geclbxf Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 How was the tasting at Pepper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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