Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026
Plan your KBF
bottle hunt.
25 bottles to watch. See the specs, check the sources, and plan your stops.
Day filters include reported plans. Bottles can appear on more than one day. Times are Eastern.
The BarrelBook watchlist
What we’re watching.
25 of 25 bottles
- 01
Heaven Hill
KBF 35th Anniversary Commemorative Release
A special blend for the festival's 35th year.
Bourbon & Banter - 02
Silk Velvet
Distillers' Row 134 Single Barrel
Three years in Dallas give this Kentucky barrel a twist.
KBF Distillers' Row - 03
- 04
Larrikin
Australia Series: Sugar Cane Rum Finish
Our first pick from the three Australian finishes.
Larrikin press release - 05
Brown-Forman
King of Kentucky
One to check early. We still need the release year and sale details.
Bourbon & Banter- Age
- TBD
- Proof
- TBD
- 06
- 07
- 08
Evan Williams
First Run
The first barrels from the Bourbon Experience give this one a story.
Bourbon & Banter - 09
- Age
- TBD
- Proof
- TBD
- 10
Bluegrass Distillers
Elkwood Reserve 19-Year Single Barrel
One of the oldest bourbons on our list. The final barrel still matters.
Bourbon & Banter - 11
WhistlePig
12-Year KBF Vault Rye
A mix of wine and Amaro casks makes this rye stand out.
Bourbon & Banter- Age
- 12 yearsReported
- Proof
- TBD
- 12
Augusta Distillery
KBF Private Reserve
A festival pick with its age still under wraps.
KBF Distillers' Row- Age
- TBD
- Proof
- 125Source
- 13
Barrell
14-Year Single Barrel Rye
Old rye and a short barrel make this one worth a look.
Bourbon & Banter- Age
- 14 yearsReported
- Proof
- TBD
- 14
Phifer Pavitt
LATE NIGHT
A long wine-cask finish gives this aged bourbon a new turn.
Phifer Pavitt press release - 15
Jackson Purchase
KBF Cask Strength Single Barrel
A festival single barrel we want to try at cask strength.
Bourbon & Banter- Age
- TBD
- Proof
- Cask strengthReported
- 16
Larrikin
Australia Series: Manuka Honey Finish
The first of three Australian cask finishes to try.
Larrikin press release - 17
- 18
Dark Arts
Chief Alchemist Reserve Cuvée Mizunara
Old bourbon with an oak finish we want to try.
Bourbon & Banter - 19
Bluegrass Distillers
Elkwood Reserve 11-Year Hazmat
One of the highest proofs on our list. The final pick is still pending.
Bourbon & Banter - 20
Larrikin
Australia Series: Golden Wattle Finish
A rare finish we want to taste next to the other two.
Larrikin press release - 21
- 22
Wilderness Trail
Shane & Pat Hall of Fame Wheated Bourbon
A wheated bourbon that marks a milestone for its founders.
Bourbon & Banter - 23
Four Roses
KBF OBSO Private Selection
A pick for Four Roses fans who follow each recipe.
KBF Distillers' Row - 24
Maker's Mark
Cellar Aged 2026
A chance to find this year's Cellar Aged at the festival.
Bourbon & Banter - 25
Know what’s confirmed.
- Confirmed
- KBF or the brand lists it.
- Reported
- A named guide lists it. Some details need a brand check.
- Watch
- More details are due.
These are our picks. A source confirms a claim, not current stock. Each bottle page lists the gaps.