Cheers to Bourbon! Kentucky Bourbon Festival returns to Bardstown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - The Kentucky Bourbon Festival celebrates the spirited history and crafting of bourbon.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser gets a preview of the fall event as tickets go on sale.

The 34th annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival will draws bourbon lovers to Bardstown, the "Bourbon Capital of the World."

This year's gathering is during National Bourbon Heritage Month. More than 60 distilleries with over 200 brands and expressions will be at this year’s festival, pouring samples and talking about the industry.

The 'Bourbon Insiders' get early access to purchase tickets on April 16, and ticket sales open to the public on April 17.

Six ticket tiers are available this year, including 'Bourbon Taster' weekend general admission for $195 and 'Sunday Sampler' for $105.

Four VIP packages are available.

The new 'Oris President’s Club' is a one-of-a-kind annual membership that includes VIP passes to the festival, hotel stay, and a private shuttle.

Guests get unlimited re-entry to the festival, access to Distillers’ Row Series exclusive single barrel picks, and opportunities to hear from distillers, blenders and other industry icons.

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