Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey Stages London Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey is hosting America’s leading chainsaw artist - who has previously been described as “a rock star with a chainsaw” by Vice Magazine - at a live exhibition from the 13th- 15th December at StolenSpace, Shoreditch.

Famed for her edgy and bold style, Griffon Ramsey will be bringing a slice of America to London with a live chainsaw carving exhibition, where the public will be able to watch as she creates a unique work of art over the course of 30 hours.

The exhibition is hosted by Buffalo Trace - who pride themselves on honouring tradition while embracing change - will bring a flavour of the bourbon whiskey’s Kentucky heritage to the UK as Griffon sculpts a giant buffalo from red wood trunks.

Griffon was selected to produce the masterpiece due to her dedication to craftsmanship, which emulates the distillery workers’ commitment to their craft. A commitment that has earned Buffalo Trace award-winning status, having been named the world’s best Distillery nine times in the last 14 years.

She will create the masterpiece using a gas-powered chainsaw to carve the body of the buffalo and then use an electric chainsaw for the finer details and to create the defining features.

On Monday 16th December, the gallery will be open to the general public where they can view the newly sculpted artwork, and enjoy a tasting of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey, which is produced in the world’s most awarded Distillery (over 18s only)

Artist Griffon Ramsey said; “I’m thrilled to be visiting London to carve this one of a kind piece of art. Buffalo Trace has posed a really exciting challenge, and as the art form is very performance based, a live exhibition is a fantastic way to show off the craftsmanship behind how a piece of chainsaw art is created.”

Kris Comstock, Buffalo Trace Distillery Senior Marketing Director said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing the American heritage and craftmanship of Buffalo Trace to life in the UK in such a unique way. We pride ourselves on honouring our whiskey heritage, while embracing change. The independent spirit of pioneers built our distillery, so what better way to show off our heritage by bringing one of the best innovators in the US respected art form to the UK.”