1959

Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton passes away at the age of 78 in Frankfort, KY.

1921

After 34 years of service, Albert Blanton is promoted to President of the George T. Stagg Distillery. Under his supervision, Albert kept the company alive by securing one of only six special government licenses to produce “medicinal whiskey” making it the oldest...
1897

1897

Albert Blanton is hired as an office boy at O.F.C. Distillery which would later become Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Albert Bacon Blanton

Albert Bacon Blanton

Born on a farm next to the O.F.C. Distillery (known today as Buffalo Trace Distillery) in Frankfort, KY.