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Three Brands Going Big with Limited Releases at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Tracing its roots back to 1992, what started as a relatively small bourbon tasting and dinner for about 250 people has grown into a major industry event. One of the most exciting aspects of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is the exclusive and first-access limited releases brands are bringing to the table. We highlight what three brands are doing this year.
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Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey (Batch A226)
With multiple years of batches under its belt, Heaven Hill’s intent with Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey is starting to become clear.
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WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh
WhistlePig’s Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh pairs Kentucky rye with barrels seasoned with ancient Egyptian-inspired tiger nut cake and black honey that delivers an unusually distinctive experience – though its $600 price remains a significant hurdle.
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Wooler Whiskey Bourbon
Wooler Whiskey Bourbon plays it safe with their standard bourbon, offering consumers an inoffensive sip for an inoffensive price.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Moldovan Ice Wine Cask
The latest Chattanooga Whiskey Barrel Finishing Series release delivers a malt-centric take on an ice wine finished whiskey.
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Chicken Cock Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye (2026)Read Review
Garrison Brothers Cask Strength Single Barrel Laguna Madre (2026)Read Review
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Bourbon (2026)Read Review
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The Van Winkle Family Announces the 2026 Release of Its Annual Whiskey Collection

The highly anticipated release returns with six bourbon and rye whiskeys carrying forward generations of Van Winkle craftsmanship.
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MGP Distillery Steps 'Out of the Shadows' with Launch of MGP

The iconic distiller introduces its first-ever namesake brand, debuting with a limited-edition 10-year-old straight bourbon whiskey.
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Neeley Family Distillery Introduces Papaw’s Legacy Reserve

Oldest Triple Pot-Stilled Bourbon Ever Released to Debut at KY Bourbon Festival; Discount on bottle purchases for those dressing like PaPaw.
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Chicken Cock Whiskey Celebrates 170th Anniversary with Limited Edition Rooster Decanter & Legacy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Releases

Both releases will debut at Kentucky Bourbon Festival from September 10 - 13, 2026.
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Copperworks Distilling Co. Launches Founders Club Ahead of Copperworks Tavern Opening

Copperworks Distilling Co. is inviting whiskey fans to claim permanent recognition at Copperworks Tavern.
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Pursuit Spirits and Shortbarrel Reveal "Found Footage" Collaboration Whiskey

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Louisville Music Festival Alliance, Mayor Craig Greenberg, and Danny Wimmer Presents Announce Festival Pregame Events "Rock the Ville" and "Bourbon, Brunch, & Bluegrass"

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Bourbon with Heart blends bourbon, art and philanthropy in annual raffle

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Three Brands Going Big with Limited Releases at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Tracing its roots back to 1992, what started as a relatively small bourbon tasting and dinner for about 250 people has grown into a major industry event. One of the most exciting aspects of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is the exclusive and first-access limited releases brands are bringing to the table. We highlight what three brands are doing this year.
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The Prohibition Collection Returns: Reviewing Buffalo Trace's 2026 Edition

Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection is back for a third year, shining a light on five historic brands produced during Albert B. Blanton's time leading George T. Stagg Distillery. Does this latest installment earn its premium price tag?
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Lost Lantern’s Fifty Nifty Bourbon - The Story Behind America's First 50 State Blend

Lost Lantern set out to accomplish what many would consider impossible, creating a meticulously crafted bourbon blend featuring whiskey from distilleries in all 50 states and proving that ambitious blending can be both cohesive and exceptional.
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America’s 250th Anniversary Whiskey Buying Guide

Red, white, and bourbon: America’s 250th Anniversary is sparking an exciting lineup of commemorative whiskeys, ranging from simple patriotic editions to innovative finishes, historic throwbacks, and once-in-a-generation blends.
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The Confluence Project: Where Collaboration and Competition Meet

The Confluence Project Volume 1 unites craft whiskey innovators New Riff and Chattanooga Whiskey in a collaboration years in the making, celebrating the unique relationship between competition and cooperation that continues to drive American whiskey forward.
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“A Father’s Joy is Earned” The Story Behind Jim Gaffigan’s Fathertime Bourbon

For comedian Jim Gaffigan, what started as a harmless pandemic-era pastime snowballed into a full-blown obsession that any bourbon drinker will recognize: the uncontrollable need to take it to the next level and commit fully to what is — let's be honest — a hobby with a drinking problem.
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