BARDSTOWN, Ky., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bourbon
aficionados travel from all over the world to celebrate America's
native spirit during one of the fall's most popular events – the
Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown. One of the festival's supporters
for over a decade, Bulleit will again provide free safe rides home
for attendees 21 and over. As part of a focus to bring awareness to
the importance of responsible drinking, the safe rides home program
reminds guests to always designate a sober driver and drink in
moderation.
"We could not be happier to return to the Kentucky Bourbon
Festival celebrating the rich history of America's native spirit,"
said Tom Bulleit, Founder of Bulleit
Bourbon. "It is such an exciting time for Bulleit, with the
groundbreaking of our new distillery in Shelby County and the opening of our visitor
center at Stitzel-Weller to the public. What a wonderful time to
remind folks that the same care that goes into making our whiskey
should be exercised while enjoying it. Our safe rides home program
is so important to us."
Kentucky Bourbon Festival attendees will be able to take
advantage of the free-of-charge shuttle service from
September 17 – 20 with limited
service on September 21, one
of two ways. They can either arrange a ride or be present at one of
the three pick-up locations listed below during the designated
operating hours. Attendees looking to arrange a ride can call
270-765-7297. Pick-up service is limited to Bardstown and is based on
availability.
Pick-Up Locations and Times:
Command Post – located at the North end of the Spirit Garden
- Friday (9/19): 6:00 p.m. –
1:00 a.m.
- Saturday (9/20): 6:00 p.m. –
1:00 a.m.
- Sunday (9/21): 2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Guthrie Opportunity Center, Home of Nelson County Industries
(NCI) – 900 Nutter Drive
- Wednesday (9/17): 8:00 p.m – 10:00
p.m.
- Thursday (9/18): 8:00 p.m. –
11:30 p.m.
- Saturday (9/20): 6:00 p.m. – 1:00
a.m.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park – 501 East Stephen Foster Ave.
(The Great Hall and Rotunda)
- Thursday (9/18): 8:00 p.m. –
11:30 p.m.
- Friday: (9/19) 6:00 p.m. –
1:00 a.m.
The Bulleit Distilling Co. has had a busy summer in Kentucky with the groundbreaking of its new
distillery in Shelbyville, as well
as the re-opening of the brand's renovated visitor center at
Stitzel-Weller in Louisville. (The
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience at Stitzel-Weller will be open
to the public from Tuesday (9/16) through Sunday (9/21) during the
Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and Wednesdays through Sundays on an
ongoing basis.) Bulleit reminds those attending the festival to
celebrate and explore their frontiers responsibly.
About The Bulleit Distilling Co.
Founded by Tom Bulleit, the
Bulleit Distilling Co. was started more than 20 years ago with
Bulleit Bourbon, and in March 2011,
Bulleit Rye, a straight rye whiskey, was added to the portfolio
with critical acclaim. The brand's newest variant, Bulleit Bourbon
10-Years Old, was introduced in 2013. Bulleit ranks as one of the
fastest-growing whiskeys in America, which Tom largely credits to
word of mouth recommendations. Using only the finest ingredients
available – the best grains and special strains of yeast – the 150+
year-old family recipe uses a large amount of rye grain, which
gives Bulleit a distinctive taste.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an
outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine
categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan's,
Windsor and Bushmills whiskies,
Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys,
Don Julio, Tanqueray and
Guinness.
Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more
than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on
both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock
Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our
people, our brands, and performance, visit us at
www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible
drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives,
and ways to share best practice.
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SOURCE Diageo