# Bourbon and whisky limited edition releases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bourbon-and-whisky-limited-edition-releases
> Updated: 2026-10-04T08:21:10.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 4.

In early September 2026, several major distilleries announced or released new limited edition and experimental whisky products. Initial reports highlighted Four Roses’ 19th annual Limited Edition Small Batch, which includes 14, 15, and 23-year-old components, and Woodford Reserve’s ‘Super Seasoned Oak’ Master’s Collection, which uses barrels seasoned outdoors for five to seven years. Other industry updates included releases from Ardbeg, Glendronach, and Baker’s.

By mid-September, coinciding with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, specific details emerged regarding these releases. The Four Roses 2026 edition was noted for its use of 80% K yeast, creating a profile of spice, cinnamon, ginger, and oak. Additional notable releases identified during this period included Bluegrass Distillers’ 19-year-old Elkwood Reserve and Castle & Key’s Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon, which utilizes 8 and 9-year-old liquid to provide notes of stone fruit and aged oak.

Further announcements in late September detailed the Old Forester 2026 Birthday Bourbon, an 11-year-old expression bottled at 97 proof with tasting notes of coconut, toasted bread, brown butter, and banana. Additionally, Limestone Branch Distillery introduced the Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026. This 11th annual release, crafted by Stephen Beam, blends 7-year-old and 14-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons finished in Ruby and Tawny Port casks to represent the contrast between light and shadow.

In early October, the industry saw further high-end releases. Brown-Forman introduced ‘Kentucky Boy,’ a premium bourbon blend created to honor master distiller emeritus Chris Morris on his 50th anniversary with the company. Developed by assistant master distiller Caleb Trigo and master distiller Elizabeth McCall, the blend combines three high-end expressions: Birthday Bourbon, King of Kentucky, and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Spirits industry highlights rare cognac and new bourbon blends

New spirit releases include a rare 18-year-old Île d’Oléron cognac from France and Brown-Forman’s ‘Kentucky Boy’ bourbon blend in the US, created to honor master distiller Chris Morris.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spirits-industry-highlights-rare-cognac-and-new-bourbon-blends

### 2026-09-19: New 2026 limited edition bourbon releases announced

New 2026 limited edition bourbon releases include Old Forester’s 11-year-old Birthday Bourbon and Yellowstone’s port-cask finished blend inspired by Yellowstone National Park.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-2026-limited-edition-bourbon-releases-announced

### 2026-09-17: Bourbon industry sees new limited edition releases

New limited edition bourbon releases arrive this month, including Four Roses' 19th Small Batch edition and premium offerings from Bluegrass Distillers and Castle & Key.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bourbon-industry-sees-new-limited-edition-releases

### 2026-09-04: Distilleries announce new limited edition bourbon and whisky releases

Major distilleries including Four Roses and Woodford Reserve are releasing new limited edition whiskies, featuring innovative blending techniques and extended barrel seasoning processes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/distilleries-announce-new-limited-edition-bourbon-and-whisky-releases

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