Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA) and Buffalo Trace (not included in the association) released data related to those who visited Kentucky distilleries. Buffalo Trace had a record breaking 293,996 visitors, which is a 35% increase from the previous year. The KDA had 1,719,821 visits between its Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Craft Tour destinations (37 distilleries). This is 171% increase in attendance over the last seven years.