Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY is considered a hotspot for paranormal activity, with claims of ghostly apparitions from former presidents like Colonel Albert B. Blanton and E.H. Taylor, mysterious cold spots, disembodied voices warning employees to move from a collapsing wall, and unexplained footsteps. The distillery's long history and the presence of ancient buffalo crossing sites on its grounds are said to contribute to the ongoing spiritual presence, which was even explored by the show Ghost Hunters. Visitors and employees have reported seeing the spectral figure of Colonel Blanton, a former distillery president who died on the property, and other mysterious figures. In one notable incident, a warehouse employee heard a disembodied voice warn him to "Move!" seconds before a wall crumbled down in the area where he had been standing. Paranormal investigators and visitors have experienced unexplained cold spots in various areas, particularly in Warehouse C. Reports include the sound of footsteps in the hallways, furniture moving, and other unexplained noises, particularly in the historic mansion on the grounds.