The Kentucky Hug

Bourbon Experience Marketplace and Booking Platform

https://wefunder.com/the.ky.hug

Total raised on Wefunder: 94500

Total investors: 48

Quick facts

  • Launched KYHug.com, the first ever Bourbon tourism marketplace on August 1st.
  • Working with multiple distilleries to create industry specific ticketing system to manage inventory.
  • Planned mobile app will create first 1-to-1 marketing channel between distilleries and tourists.
  • CEO has over ten years of experience creating and managing a Bourbon tourism company.
  • Software development team has over 18 years building software products.
  • Currently working on contracts with 17 of the largest brands in the Kentucky Bourbon industry.
  • Ticketing solution being built to scale to the additional 33 whiskey trails outside of Kentucky.
  • Received the Vogt Award winning a $25,000 non-dilutive grant and completed a 10 week accelerator.

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The Kentucky Hug

Bourbon Experience Marketplace and Booking Platform

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Last Funded January 2024

$94,500

raised from 48 investors

What Investors Say

LEAD INVESTOR
Invested $10,000 this round
The Kentucky Hug is a service that is desperately needed. As the Bourbon industry has exploded in popularity the tour choices have become overwhelming and cumbersome. Bringing it together in an easy to use interface is going to be a game changer. All you need to do is pick your dates and group size. Then all the options are presented in an easy to view and sort options. Everything about tours including cost and duration, dining and drink options. You can also see if the tours are family friendly which is a great feature.
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