Graeter’s and New Riff launch Bourbon Ball Ice Cream made with a hand-selected single barrel bourbon whiskey. A rich, boozy dessert now shipping nationwide and arriving in scoop shops and select grocery stores in April.
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Floodwaters have receded 95% at Buffalo Trace Distillery, allowing full building access for the first time since the flood. Damage is widespread across campus. The condition of the bourbon barrels remains unknown. More updates coming Friday.
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Kentucky Derby style and what to wear in 2025: Churchill Downs releases its official Style Guide by Zanna Roberts Rassi featuring fashion trends and Kentucky Derby hats.
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2XO and blender Dixon Dedman release The Vinyl Blend, a limited Kentucky bourbon inspired by classic vinyl and crafted with two proprietary mash bills.
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Shaboozey to headline FanDuel’s invite-only Kentucky Derby party on Friday, May 2nd at Paristown Arts and Entertainment District in Louisville, Kentucky; includes a $100K donation to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
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Kentucky Derby party recipes from Chef Weissman and Churchill Downs, including free recipes like Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits, Derby Mac & Cheese, and a Boulevardier Negroni.
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The Kentucky Derby inspires Rinds & Roses, a cheese-themed hat collection by Wisconsin Cheese and Christine A. Moore, blending artisan cheese with fashion.
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Buffalo Trace Distillery begins recovery after historic flooding as waters recede. With damages among the worst in 200+ years, cleanup is underway. Visitor access remains restricted and events are cancelled, with relief efforts now in motion. Donate to the Franklin County Flood Relief Fund for support.
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Woodford Reserve $5,000 and $1,000 Mint Julep Cups return for Kentucky Derby 151 in 2025. Crafted by Louisville;s Makers House, supporting retired fillies at Our Mims Haven. How to buy a $1,000 Mint Julep Cup and also the 2025 Mint Juelp cocktail recipe honoring Derby legends.
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Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, has temporarily closed due to severe flooding. Photos and full story about the distillery which remains closed through at least April 10, 2025, pending safety assessments as floodwaters have submerged buildings, parking lots, and vehicles on the property. The Kentucky River, which runs near the distillery, approached record-high levels, nearing the 48.5-foot crest recorded in December 1978.
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