King of Kentucky recently announced its 2026 Small Batch release.
This limited-edition collection celebrates both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the creation of Kentucky County, Virginia, which became the State of Kentucky.
Created in 1881, King of Kentucky is named in honor of thoroughbred horse racing, known as “The Sport of Kings.” Brown-Forman has owned the brand since 1936 and revived it in 2018.
“For years, I’ve held onto these rare, aged barrels, waiting for a moment significant enough to share them,” said Chris Morris, Brown-Forman Master Distiller Emeritus. “To celebrate the founding of our country with a whiskey of this caliber feels like the perfect tribute.”
For the first time, King of Kentucky introduces a three-batch series, each batch is a blend of barrels aged 12–18 years and is bottled at a proof to showcase the complexity of its aging process:
- Batch 1: 105 proof
- Batch 2: 107.5 proof
- Batch 3: 110 proof
King of Kentucky Small Batch will be available in limited quantities for $299.
