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Woodford Reserve 2026 Kentucky Derby Bottle Announced
Woodford Reserve has officially unveiled its 2026 commemorative Kentucky Derby bottle. Featuring the porcelain-inspired artwork of Anna Murphy, this 152nd edition celebrates the fashion and tradition of the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Read the full press release for details.
Press Release – Woodford Reserve 2026 Kentucky Derby Bottle
Woodford Reserve Releases 2026 Kentucky Derby Bottle
VERSAILLES, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Woodford Reserve®, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, continues a tradition more than 25 years in the making with the release of its 2026 commemorative Derby bottle — a celebration of ‘The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®.
This year’s bottle features original artwork by Anna Murphy, a Chicago artist known for her signature ‘blue and white’ porcelain-inspired style.
Her artwork – “Dress to Impress, 152” – is a radiant tribute to Derby fashion, where bold style, timeless tradition, and the spirit of celebration come to life. The artwork also features the Derby’s iconic red roses and other symbolic florals, including speedwell, historically gifted for protection during travel.
Originally from England, Murphy moved to Kentucky at age 12 and earned a BFA in Painting from the University of Louisville in 2011. She bridges fine art and street art, translating the intricate detail of her traditional oil-painting practice into large-scale public murals.
“Dress to Impress, 152 is a radiant tribute to Derby fashion, where bold style, timeless tradition, and the spirit of celebration come to life,” Murphy said. “At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to create beauty that leaves people feeling uplifted and carrying a little more wonder into the world.”
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Availability and Pricing
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the one-liter Woodford Reserve 2026 Kentucky Derby Bottle is $50 and is available for purchase globally starting in March. It is also available at Woodford Reserve Distillery. It is bottled at Woodford’s usual 90.4 proof.
Woodford Reserve’s Derby bottle has been an annual collector’s item anticipated by bourbon and racing fans since 1999.
For more information, visit WoodfordReserve.com.
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