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King of Kentucky is launching a collection of small batch bourbons to celebrate the US’s 250th birthday

King of Kentucky is launching a collection of small batch bourbons to celebrate the US’s 250th birthday

By Christopher Osburn Published February 11, 2026

King of Kentucky

If you’ve paid attention to the American whiskey landscape in the last few years, you’re likely well aware of the appeal of King of Kentucky. Originally founded in 1881. This historic brand was revived back in 2018. Recently, this popular brand announced the release of its 2026 release: King of Kentucky Small Batch.

King of Kentucky Small Batch

To celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, King of Kentucky Small Batch is a soon-to-be highly coveted limited-edition collection featuring what it calls “Triple Batch Proof.” This name refers to the three-batch series featuring three small-batch bourbons bottled at different proofs: Batch 1: 105 proof, Batch 2: 107.5 proof, and Batch 3: 110 proof. Each batch is a blend of casks ranging from 12 to 18 years old.

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According to the King of Kentucky, Batch 1 is loaded with flavors like toasted marshmallow, chocolate, caramel, oak, toasted coconut, and clove. Batch 2 is filled with flavors like dried fruits, caramel, mint, vanilla, and charred oak. Batch 3 is a symphony of flavors, including brown sugar, chocolate, citrus, pine, and oak.

“For years, I’ve held onto these rare, aged barrels, waiting for a moment significant enough to share them,” Chris Morris, Brown-Forman Master Distiller Emeritus, says.

“To celebrate the founding of our country with a whiskey of this caliber feels like the perfect tribute.”

Where can I buy it?

The King of Kentucky Small Batch series will be available in limited quantities at select whiskey retailers at a suggested retail price of $299 per 750ml bottle.

Christopher Osburn

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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