Calumet Farm Centennial Collection Celebrates 100 Years

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Calumet Farm Bourbon Celebrates 100 Years of Racing Legacy with Calumet Farm Centennial Collection of Rare Bourbons and Rye

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Calumet Farm’s 100th anniversary, Calumet Farm Bourbon is releasing a rare, limited-edition Centennial Collection: five exceptional Kentucky Straight bourbons and the brand’s first-ever rye whiskey. Each expression pays tribute to a century of tradition, craftsmanship, and excellence rooted in one of America’s most iconic thoroughbred farms. The 2025 Centennial Release features:

• Calumet Farm 18-Year-Old Trophy Decanter Centennial Bourbon (118 Proof) – Featured in Forbes.com as “The World’s Best Bourbon Whiskey – According to the 2025 WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition.” Winner of “Best in Show,” “Double Gold,” and a 98.5 Rating.
• Calumet Farm 17-Year-Old Glass Decanter Centennial Bourbon (117 Proof) – Drawn from hand-picked barrels in a private reserve and individually numbered, this rare expression offers both pedigree and exclusivity. Double Gold medalist with a 98 Rating from the 2025 WSWA Competition.
• Calumet Farm Ceramic Decanter Centennial Bourbon (86 Proof) – A one-of-a-kind and limited, hand-painted ceramic decanter depicting the iconic main stable at Calumet Farm, a collector’s piece honoring the farm’s legendary history.
• Calumet Farm Bottled-In-Bond Centennial Bourbon (100 Proof) – Aged in federally bonded warehouses and unaltered from its original condition. This release upholds over a century of Bottled-in-Bond tradition, ensuring authenticity, quality, and bold character.
• Calumet Farm Origin Release Centennial Bourbon (100 Proof) – Presented in the original bottle, this expression embodies foundational values — a refined, luxurious bourbon that honors where it all began.
• Calumet Farm Centennial High Rye Whiskey (100 Proof) – Crafted with a bold, high-rye mash bill (91% Rye, 9% Barley), offering a rich, spicy profile and a new chapter in the Calumet story.

Signature High-Rye Mash Bill

All five bourbons are made with the brand’s signature high-rye mash bill: 74% Corn, 18% Rye, 8% Malted Barley, a recipe that has remained unchanged since Calumet Farm Bourbon began.

Crafted to Honor 100 Years of Excellence

“To honor the farm’s 100th anniversary, we crafted our most exclusive lineup yet,” said Tim Livesay, President of Western Spirits. “This Centennial Collection captures our commitment to excellence in every bottle — from our oldest and highest-proof bourbons to our very first rye.”

A Storied Legacy in Thoroughbred Racing

Founded in 1924 on approximately 1,000 acres of bluegrass in Fayette County, Kentucky, Calumet Farm has become a legend in American horse racing. With 2 Triple Crown winners, 8 Kentucky Derby champions, 2 Belmont Stakes winners, and 11 Hall of Fame inductees, the farm has earned its place in racing history.

Celebrating a Century with the Centennial Collection

With the release of the Centennial Collection, Calumet Farm Bourbon celebrates a century of excellence, both in the barrel and on the track.

Price and Availability

These rare and collectible whiskey releases will be available in select U.S. markets in 2025. Prices are currently unavailable.

To learn more about Calumet Farm Bourbon Whiskey, please visit: www.CalumetBourbon.com

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