Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, continues a tradition more than 25 years in the making with the release of its 2026 commemorative Derby bottle — a celebration of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”

This year’s bottle features original artwork by Anna Murphy, a Chicago artist known for her signature “blue and white” porcelain-inspired style.

Her artwork – “Dress to Impress, 152” – is a radiant tribute to Derby fashion, where bold style, timeless tradition, and the spirit of celebration come to life. The artwork also features the Derby’s iconic red roses and other symbolic florals, including speedwell, historically gifted for protection during travel.

Originally from England, Murphy moved to Kentucky at age 12 and earned a BFA in Painting from the University of Louisville in 2011. She bridges fine art and street art, translating the intricate detail of her traditional oil-painting practice into large-scale public murals.

“Dress to Impress, 152 is a radiant tribute to Derby fashion, where bold style, timeless tradition, and the spirit of celebration come to life,” Murphy said. “At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to create beauty that leaves people feeling uplifted and carrying a little more wonder into the world.”

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the one-liter bottle is $50 and is available for purchase globally starting in March. It is also available at Woodford Reserve Distillery.

Woodford Reserve’s Derby bottle has been an annual collector’s item anticipated by bourbon and racing fans since 1999.

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