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King of Kentucky
Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Brown-Forman. King of Kentucky is a barrel proof single barrel bourbon released each fall since the brand's 2018 revival, announced on October 1 in 2025 and 2026, with proof varying by barrel.
| Distillery | Brown-Forman, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 to 18 years |
| Casks | new charred oakLists: New oak |
| Peated | No |
| Style | Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Last edition | 2026 (14 year, single barrels 125 to 135 proof, 99 barrels), 1 October 2026 |
| Last stated price | $399 |
Stock sheet
0 of 1 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Dram StreetUS | Brown-Forman King of Kentucky 14 Year Single Barrel Bourbon | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated King of Kentucky edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Stated price | Bottles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2026 (14 year, single barrels 125 to 135 proof, 99 barrels) | 1 October 2026 | $399 | Not stated | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2026 Small Batch (12 to 18 year blend, batches at 105, 107.5 and 110 proof) | 4 February 2026 | $299 | Not stated | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2025 (17 year, single barrels 124.4 to 135 proof, eighth edition) | 1 October 2025 | $399 | 5,000 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2024 (16 year, seventh edition) | October 2024 | $349.99 | 5,100 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 1 listing at 1 shop, 0 in stock and 1 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next King of Kentucky release?
- Going by past dates, around October 2027: the last 4 editions came out in October 2026, February 2026, October 2025 and October 2024. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does King of Kentucky cost?
- The last stated price was $399.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: 2026 (14 year, single barrels 125 to 135 proof, 99 barrels) came out on 1 October 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2026 (14 year, single barrels 125 to 135 proof, 99 barrels) on 1 October 2026, 2026 Small Batch (12 to 18 year blend, batches at 105, 107.5 and 110 proof) on 4 February 2026, 2025 (17 year, single barrels 124.4 to 135 proof, eighth edition) on 1 October 2025 and 2024 (16 year, seventh edition) in October 2024.
- How many bottles were made?
- 5,000 for 2025 (17 year, single barrels 124.4 to 135 proof, eighth edition) and 5,100 for 2024 (16 year, seventh edition).
- Where is King of Kentucky in stock?
- None of the shops read for this site has it in stock right now.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
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| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Heaven Hill Grain to GlassHeaven Hill · Kentucky | No age statement · 54.6% ABV | December 2026 | December 2026 Announced | Not listed |
| 002 | Four Roses Limited Edition Small BatchFour Roses · Kentucky | 19 to 25 years · 54.6% ABV | 10 October 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Angel's Envy Cellar CollectionAngel's Envy · Kentucky | No age statement · 53.2% ABV | 9 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Woodford Reserve Distillery SeriesWoodford Reserve · Kentucky | No age statement · 50% ABV | 7 October 2026 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 005 | Russell's Reserve Single RickhouseWild Turkey · Kentucky | No age statement · 60.4% ABV | 6 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 006 | Booker's BourbonJim Beam · Kentucky | 7 years · 63.65% ABV | October 2026 | January 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
Other annual releases from United States
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Westland Outpost Range (Garryana, Colere, Solum)Westland · Washington | 10 years · 56.8% ABV | 7 November 2026 | No estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 002 | High West A Midwinter Night's DramHigh West · Utah | No age statement · 49.3% ABV | October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Garrison Brothers Cowboy BourbonGarrison Brothers · Texas | No age statement · 70.5% ABV | 12 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 004 | WhistlePig The Boss HogWhistlePig · Vermont | No age statement | 9 September 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Sources
- King of Kentucky Returns in 2026 With 14 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon, Breaking Bourbon
- Aged to Perfection: The 2025 King of Kentucky Release is a 17 Year Old Masterpiece, Breaking Bourbon
- King of Kentucky 2025, Breaking Bourbon
- King of Kentucky 2024 Release, Breaking Bourbon
- King of Kentucky 2026 Collection Hits the Market, Fred Minnick
- The king returns to bourbon, fredminnick.com
- King of Kentucky Returns in 2026 With 14-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon, PR Newswire
- King of Kentucky Bourbon Releases Seventh Edition, Breaking Bourbon
- King of Kentucky Introduces Small Batch Collection Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States, Breaking Bourbon
- Single Barrel: 2026 release, King of Kentucky
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