Brown-Forman’s BenRiach, Glen Glassaugh, Sonoma Cutrer, Slane, and Brown-Forman cooperage closed on 13 March.

The group’s Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, GlenDronach and Herradura sites closed on 15 March.

However, Brown-Forman stressed that production would continue uninterrupted at this time. It also said existing reservations due to take place before these dates would be honored, and any tickets purchased during this time would be refundable.

A statement from Brown-Forman said: “To help prevent the spread of covid-19 (coronavirus), Brown-Forman is temporarily suspending tours, tastings and retail shops at all of its cooperage, distillery and winery locations.

“Our goal is to minimize the risk to employees and guests to help lower the probability of the spread of the virus to our employees, their families and the communities where we operate. These closures will remain in place until the health emergency subsides.

“We appreciated the understanding of all those who are impacted and encourage all to put their health and safety first.”

Heaven Hill Brands

Evan Williams Bourbon maker Heaven Hill Brands has temporarily suspended tours and retail sales at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, Kentucky, US, due to concerns

regarding coronavirus. It has also suspended all tours and retail sales at its Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in Louisville.

Heaven Hill said it would continue to assess the public health situation and will reopen at a future date, but this is yet to be determined.

“Heaven Hill is taking this measure as a safeguard to protect its employees and guests and the action comes in the wake of recommendations by federal and state health officials and by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association to take all necessary precautions to help reduce the potential spread of coronavirus (covid-19),” a statement said. “All previously scheduled tours will be refunded – visitors with questions please visit heavenhilldistillery.com/visit-us for contact information.”

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