King of Kentucky, one of the most sought-after bottles in American whiskey from Brown-Forman, returns in 2026 with a high-proof single barrel expression aged for 14 years. 

This year’s release is drawn from two 14-year-old lots totaling 99 barrels, with proofs ranging from 125 to 135. Of the 99 barrels selected, 51 matured on the third floor of Warehouse I and 48 matured on the first floor of Warehouse L at the Brown-Forman Distillery.

“This year’s King of Kentucky is a remarkable expression of what time, careful maturation and thoughtful barrel selection can create,” Caleb Trigo, Assistant Master Distiller, said in a news release. “Each of these 99 barrels was selected for its exceptional character, and after 14 years of aging, they deliver the bold, complex profile that defines King of Kentucky.”

All bottles are filled, bottled, wax-dipped and numbered by hand and presented inside a custom canister. Each bottle provides details including the proof, age, warehouse location, lot number, serial number and barrel number. This year’s King of Kentucky is available in limited quantities in select markets nationwide for a suggested retail price of $399.99.

King of Kentucky was established in 1881 as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Brown-Forman acquired the brand in 1936 from Selected Kentucky Distillers and discontinued it in 1968. In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the label, paying homage to the brand’s past, and continues the tradition today with this high-proof expression.

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About Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman Corporation has been building spirits brands for more than 150 years, with a team of approximately 5,400 employees worldwide. The company distributes beverages in more than 170 countries. Learn more at brown-forman.com.