Legends Series: Bourbon Masters with Freddie Johnson

Our Legends Series: Bourbon Masters is coming back for its 8th consecutive year. It has earned many honors and accolades including being named to the Bourbon Bucket List by Matt Levy’s “The Alcohol Professor” based in New York. Because of its dedicated following, Master Distillers and the who’s who in the bourbon industry look forward to sharing their passion for bourbon and interacting with our guests, right here at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Hosted by Fred Minnick, the Museum’s own Bourbon Authority, Wall Street Journal-Best Selling Author, Bourbon Curator and Tasting Expert, the Legends Series provides the perfect environment for a casual, but in-depth conversation with pioneers and titans of the industry, accompanied by a selection of bourbon tastings handpicked by each Bourbon Master, as well as appetizers.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude around 7:30 p.m.


Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Featured Bourbon Legend: Freddie Johnson, Buffalo Trace

  • Third generation employee at Buffalo Trace
  • Entertains thousands each year on tours as Distillery VIP Visitor Lead
  • One of the Distillery’s most popular and highly sought-after tour guides
  • 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee
  • Featured bourbons will include Buffalo Trace, Weller Special Reserve, Sazerac 

*Must be 21+ and older to attend.