Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. announced the release of its first 10-year-old whiskey. The 10-year-old Henry Kraver’s Old Reserve Bourbon is set to be released at the Peerless Distillery, 120 N. 10th Street, Louisville, Kentucky, on April 22, 2026. 

There will be a 1-bottle purchase limit per person. Going forward, Kraver’s Old Reserve Bourbon will be released once a year on Henry Kraver’s birthday, making the next (Batch 2) release scheduled for April 22, 2027.

“This is to honor my great-grandfather. And to honor all of our employees who have done an incredible job making the whiskey and finishing the product for distribution. We have a GREAT team at Peerless,” Roy M. “Corky” Taylor III, Peerless co-founder, said in a news release.  

Celebrating not only the release of their first official age-statement bottle, but paying homage to the founder of Kentucky Peerless, Henry Kraver, Peerless set out to honor their heritage. This release marks 10 years of whiskey aging since the family revived the Peerless brand.  Henry Kraver started crafting Peerless whiskey in 1889. The 4th and 5th-generation descendants of Kraver operate under the same DSP-KY-50 as Kraver did in the 1800s without outsourcing.  

Since the revival, Peerless has earned accolades worldwide, including ‘World’s Best Bourbon’ in 2024 in the International Wine and Spirits Competition. Vowing to set new quality standards in the industry, they craft from grain to bottle in-house using sweet mash. 

The 10-year-old bourbon and package have been years in the making. It features a distinct label that stands out from its Peerless counterparts. Like all Peerless whiskey, it is barrel proof, with Batch 1 boasting a proof of 117.6 (58.5% ABV). 

“I’m grateful for Peerless’s continuous approach to elevating industry standards. 10-year-old barrels carry very prominent notes that require careful pairing when batching,” Nick Klee, Distiller and Batcher, said. “We couldn’t be happier with the result. Kraver’s 10-year-old Reserve is a wonderful representation of a decade’s worth of hard work and patience.” 

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About Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.

The family-owned and operated craft distillery is located in Louisville, Kentucky. It was established in 1889 and resurrected in 2013 by Corky Taylor, 4th Generation, and Carson Taylor, 5th Generation. The distillery is known for its award-winning whiskey and commitment to producing handcrafted, sweet mash bourbon and rye using traditional methods and the finest ingredients. Today, Peerless operates under the same distilled spirits number, DSP-KY-50. For more information, visit https://kentuckypeerless.com/.