New Bourbon Releases News For March 13, 2026

29 New Bourbon Releases To Try!

We’ve got a whole lot of new releases in this week’s New Bourbon Releases News!

Contents: Heaven Hill — Maker’s Mark — Augusta — Woodford — Larrikin — Lost Lantern — Garrison Brothers — Frey Ranch — High West — Bulleit — Jack Daniel’s — Copper & Cask — Remus — Peg Leg Porker — New Riff — Milam & Greene — National Bourbon Week

New Bourbon Releases News For March 13, 2026

But First, Here’s what’s new on BourbonObsessed.com!

We’ll keep this section brief since there are so many new releases to cover this week. Also, I had hoped to have a few more Irish Whiskey reviews for this issue, but they won’t be live until this weekend…

• McConnell’s 5 Year Old Irish Whisky – McConnell’s 5 Year Old Irish Whisky is a blend of Irish malt and grain whiskies aged in first-fill bourbon barrels. With fruit-forward notes of pears and citrus, how does this revived Belfast brand’s flagship pour perform? Read my full review to find out.
• Woodford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finish Bourbon | Distillery Series 2026 – Is the Woodford Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finish Bourbon the right balance of fruit, caramel and oak? We dive into the first Distillery Series release of 2026 to see how the wine finish interacts with the base Woodford Reserve 90.4 proof bourbon. Read our review to find out if it is a hit or a miss!
• HK Young Toasted Barrel Blend Bourbon | “No Time For Rye” – HK Young Toasted Barrel Blend Bourbon “No Time For Rye” is a six-year-old barrel strength bourbon finished in multiple toasted barrel types and bottled at 121.2 proof. The brand says the blend highlights how toasted oak can shape a whiskey’s character. Does it deliver? Read our full review to find out!

New Bourbon Releases News for March 13, 2026

Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-Year-Old Bourbon

Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-Year-Old Bourbon, the oldest expression in the series since the collection debuted in 2022. The limited release features Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley, and is bottled at barrel proof and non-chill filtered. The whiskey was distilled in 2003 and aged 22 years on the 5th and 6th floors of Rickhouse Y. The release will launch nationally in limited quantities beginning in early March 2026 with a suggested retail price of $319.99. It is bottled at 129.2 proof. Read the press release here.

Maker’s Mark 2026 Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release

Maker’s Mark has announced the 2026 release of their Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release, an expression inspired by the distillery’s operations teams who guide the bourbon’s journey from first fermentation to final bottling. The release is the third installment in the second Wood Finishing Series and will be delivered in two batches: one at 59.4% ABV / 109.6 proof and the other at 56.65% ABV / 113.3 proof. Both will be available at U.S. retailers at a suggested MSRP of $74.99 beginning March 9, 2026. Read the press release here.

Augusta Distillery Small Batch and Wheated Single Barrel

Augusta Distillery has expanded their portfolio with the introduction of Small Batch and Wheated Single Barrel, two cask-strength bourbons designed to broaden the distillery’s core offerings. Aged an average of seven years, both expressions are now available online, at the distillery in Augusta, Ky., and in select markets within Augusta Distillery’s 30-state distribution footprint. Augusta Distillery Small Batch Bourbon is crafted from a curated selection of barrels – never more than eight – chosen to maintain depth, structure and consistency without compromising character. Augusta Distillery Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon marks the distillery’s first wheated expression. By replacing rye with wheat, the profile of the bourbon delivers a softer, rounder character while maintaining the structure that defines Augusta Distillery’s standards.

The Small Batch and Wheated Single Barrel were intentionally positioned to be accessible within the Augusta lineup. Small Batch, in particular, offers an entry point into the distillery’s style without sacrificing age, proof or structure. The proofs for these expressions will vary per batch and barrel, and while SRP is $59.99 for the Small Batch and $79.99 for the Wheated Single Barrel, prices on the brand’s website are currently $10 higher ($69.99 and $89.99, respectively). Read the press release here.

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Woodford Reserve 2026 Kentucky Derby Bottle

Woodford Reserve has released their 2026 commemorative Kentucky Derby Bottle, featuring original artwork by Anna Murphy, a Chicago artist known for her signature ‘blue and white’ porcelain-inspired style. The artwork, titled “Dress to Impress, 152,” is a tribute to Derby fashion and features the iconic red roses and symbolic florals, including speedwell, historically gifted for protection during travel. Woodford Reserve’s Derby bottle has been an annual collector’s item since 1999. The one-liter bottle has an SRP of $50 and is available globally starting in March. It is bottled at Woodford’s usual 90.4 proof. Read the press release here.

Larrikin Rosewater Bourbon – 2026 Release

Larrikin Bourbon Co. is releasing the 2026 batch of Rosewater Bourbon, a limited spring release aged six years. Larrikin’s Rosewater Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is proofed down with distillery-brewed rosewater made from real rose petals and spring water in 10-gallon small batches. Founder and distiller Greg Keeley utilized his experience with rosewater in the Middle East and South Asia to develop the expression, ensuring the profile is not too floral or sweet. The bourbon features a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley with a suggested retail price of $69. It is bottled at 86 proof (according to the bottle label). Read the press release here. Read my review of last year’s release: Larrikin Rosewater Bourbon Review (2025 release).

Lost Lantern Spring 2026 Collection: High vs. Low Proof Pairing

Lost Lantern has announced their Spring 2026 Collection, focusing on the debate between high-proof intensity and low-proof approachability. The collection introduces Far-Flung Bourbon 100 Proof, the first non-cask strength release in the series, alongside the cask-strength Far-Flung Bourbon IV and eight single casks presented in curated pairings. According to co-founder Nora Ganley-Roper, the collection explores how proof shapes aroma and structure. The Spring 2026 Collection at a glance includes:

Far-Flung Bourbon Pairing
* Far-Flung Bourbon IV – 120.7 proof | 120 bottles | $100
* Far-Flung Bourbon 100 – 100 proof | 758 bottles | $80

High–Low Single Malt Pairing
* Boulder Spirits Colorado Single Malt 7 Years Old – 138.7 proof | 173 bottles | $140
* Copperworks Distilling Washington Single Malt – 120.6 proof | 210 bottles | $100

High–Low Mountain Bourbon Pairing
* Day’s Defile Idaho Straight Bourbon 10 Years Old – 154.4 proof | 126 bottles | $140
* Montgomery Distillery Montana Straight Bourbon – 104.6 proof | 207 bottles | $100

High–Low Southern Bourbon Pairing
* Dread River Distilling Co. Alabama Straight Bourbon – 141.8 proof | 158 bottles | $140
* Fiddler Soloist Georgia Straight Bourbon – 129.9 proof | 146 bottles | $100

High–Low Rye Pairing
* Broad Branch Distillery North Carolina Straight Rye 8 Years Old – 141.6 proof | 174 bottles | $140
* New Riff Distilling Kentucky Straight Rye – 115.1 proof | 172 bottles | $100

The collection launches Wednesday, March 25th. Read the full details here.

Garrison Brothers Lady Bird and Lady Bird Cask Strength: 2026 Release

Garrison Brothers Distillery has announced the 2026 release of their award-winning Lady Bird Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a limited Lady Bird Cask Strength Single Barrel. This expression is aged for four years in new American oak, infused with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey for 8-9 months, and finished for three years in French Cognac XO casks. The 2026 Lady Bird is bottled at 114 proof. Garrison Brothers continues to donate $5 for every bottle sold to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, supporting wildflower conservation. A distillery release event will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Hye, Texas. Suggested retail prices are $179.99 for Lady Bird and $189.99 for Lady Bird Cask Strength. Read all the details in the press release.

Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Rye

Frey Ranch Distillery has announced the debut of Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Rye, a new permanent addition to their core lineup of American whiskeys. The inaugural batch is aged for a minimum of six years and bottled at 124.52 proof, made from a mashbill of 100% Canadian Winter Rye grown on the Frey family’s Northern Nevada farm. The cask strength release joins Frey Ranch Four Grain Bourbon, Frey Ranch Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye, and Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon as part of the brand’s always-available lineup. It is available exclusively through the Frey Ranch online whiskey shop and the Frey Ranch Tasting Room for a suggested retail price of $79.99. Read the press release here.

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High West Bourye | 2026 Release

The 2026 Bourye release from High West is a national limited release consisting of a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys aged a minimum of 10 years, with components ranging from 10 to 19 years old. The blend features four distinct whiskeys:

• Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP
• Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley from MGP
• Straight Rye Whiskey: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP
• Straight Rye Whiskey: 80% rye, 20% malted rye from High West Distillery

This release features an elevated 101 proof (50.5% ABV) and is produced with no chill filtration and no added flavors. The SRP is $124.99. highwest.com

Bulleit Bourbon Mesquite Smoked Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has announced the launch of Bulleit Bourbon Mesquite Smoked Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This is a one-time release and marks the first time a Bulleit Bourbon does not have rye in the recipe. The mashbill is 65% corn, 30% mesquite smoked malt, and 5% malted barley. During the malting process, a portion of the malted barley is smoked over mesquite wood to impart a smoky aroma without artificial flavors or additives. The brand states the subtle, gentle smokiness is designed to pair well with barbecue. The whiskey was distilled in November 2018, aged for a minimum of six years at Bulleit Distilling Co., and was bottled in Fall 2025. It is bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV) and has an SRP of $49.99. bulleit.com

2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team x Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the 2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team x Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. This limited edition release honors McLaren’s 1000th Grand Prix and the distillery’s 160th anniversary. The bottle features a wrap motif designed to match McLaren’s 1000th Grand Prix celebration designs. The whiskey is made with Jack Daniel’s signature grain bill of 80% corn, 8% rye, and 12% malted barley. It is charcoal mellowed through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal and aged in handcrafted new American white oak barrels. This expression is bottled at an elevated 86 proof (43% ABV). It will be available in 700mL and 1L bottles, with an SRP of $34.99 for the 1L bottle. jackdaniels.com

Copper & Cask Small Batch Series No. 015 and No. 016

The Copper & Cask Small Batch Series is a collection of limited edition releases, each crafted by marrying together a handpicked selection of single barrels.

Copper & Cask Small Batch Series No. 015 – 21-Year Cigar Blend is a blend of 17 whiskey barrels distilled in Alberta, Canada and aged over 20 years in original oak. The barrels were transferred into Armagnac and Tawny Port casks at Copper & Cask and finished for approximately six months. This release is bottled at a cask strength of 157.8 proof. Approximately 3,000 bottles will be released at an SRP of $79.99. copperandcaskwhiskey.com

Copper & Cask Small Batch Series No. 016 – 11-Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an 11-year straight bourbon crafted from 24 high-rye (36% rye) bourbon barrels distilled and primarily matured in Indiana. The barrels were hand-selected and blended at Copper & Cask in Rhode Island. This release is limited to 2,700 bottles and is bottled at a cask strength of 116.2 proof. The SRP is $84.99. copperandcaskwhiskey.com

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Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2

Remus Bourbon, produced by Ross & Squibb Distillery (MGP), has announced the release of Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2. This is a straight wheat whiskey, marking the first wheat whiskey ever released by the Remus brand. The expression is made from a 95% wheat and 5% malted barley mashbill (LKSV). Distilled in 2017, the whiskey was finished in a combination of Tawny Port, White Port, Oloroso Sherry, and Ruby Port casks. It is bottled at 113 proof (56.5% ABV) and will be available in 700mL bottles. The SRP is $69.99. RemusBourbon.com

Peg Leg Porker Spirit of America™ Limited Edition Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Peg Leg Porker Spirits has announced the release of Spirit of America™, a limited edition Bottled-in-Bond bourbon commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Following the Bottled-in-Bond designation, the whiskey is aged at least four years and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV). True to the Peg Leg Porker brand, the bourbon is finished through hickory charcoal. This release inaugurates the Spirit of America™ Limited Edition Summer Series, which is planned as an annual patriotic release. The SRP is $59.99. A portion of the proceeds supports Hearty Hog’s Veteran BBQ Camp, a Tennessee nonprofit. peglegporkerspirits.com

Editor’s Note: According to the brand website, this bottle will be released on Memorial Day 2026. No additional details are given regarding mash bill, age or other specifics. We are not told where it was distilled, however, since it is Bottled in Bond, the DSP of the distillery of origin should be on the bottle label.

New Riff 6-Year-Old Silver Grove Bourbon and Rye

New Riff Distilling has announced the 2026 release of Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Silver Grove Straight Rye Whiskey. This is the first-ever Silver Grove release aged at least 6 years. Both whiskeys are bottled at barrel proof without chill filtration. Silver Grove Bourbon is bottled at 116.4 proof (58.2% ABV) with a mash bill of 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley. Silver Grove Rye is bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV) with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted rye. Since the inaugural release in 2023, the program has raised more than $90,000 for the Silver Grove Community Foundation to support community-led projects like the new park at Green Valley Pond. The bottles will go on sale Friday, March 13 at 11:00 AM for $59.99 each, available exclusively in the New Riff gift shop and online for in-store pickup only. newriffdistilling.com

Milam and Greene Wildlife Collection: Bluebonnet

Milam & Greene Whiskey has announced Bluebonnet, the first release in the 2026 Wildlife Collection. This expression was distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, using the brand’s proprietary mash bill of 70% corn, 22% malted rye, and 8% malted barley. The distillate was aged for five years and seven months in Blanco, Texas, in Rickhouse 1. A total of 480 bottles were produced from four barrels and bottled at 113.5 proof (56.75% ABV). A portion of the proceeds from this release benefits the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Bottles were first released at the distillery on March 7, with 180 bottles dropping online on Wednesday, March 18, at 12:00 PM CDT. milamandgreenewhiskey.com

Editor’s Note: While a specific price for the Bluebonnet release was not provided, previous Wildlife Collection releases, such as the Guadalupe Bass, have carried an SRP of $149.99.

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National Bourbon Week 2026: Third Annual Celebration in Bardstown, KY

The third annual National Bourbon Week returns to Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, from June 14–21, 2026. Kicking off on National Bourbon Day, the event features 10 partner distilleries, including new additions Limestone Branch Distillery and Potter Jane Distilling Company alongside Log Still Distillery, Heaven Hill Distillery, James B. Beam Distilling Co., Preservation Distillery, Old SteelHouse Distillery, Lux Row Distillers, Maker’s Mark Distillery and Barton 1792 Distillery. According to Sam Lacy, Executive Director of the Bourbon Capital Alliance, the week will include the return of the Bourbon Capital Mash Up and multiple special releases from distillery partners. Tickets for Bourbon Capital Alliance partner distillery events go on sale March 26. Read all about it here!

New Bourbon Releases News For March 13, 2026

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