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King of Kentucky introduces Small Batch Collection honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States
LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- King of Kentucky, one of the most coveted names in American whiskey, proudly announces its 2026 release: King of Kentucky Small Batch. This limited-edition collection celebrates a historic moment: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the creation of Kentucky County, Virginia, which became the State of Kentucky.
King of Kentucky, created in 1881, is named in honor of thoroughbred horse racing, known as "The Sport of Kings." Brown-Forman has owned the brand since 1936 and revived it in 2018. It has become one of the most sought-after bottles in whiskey.
"For years, I've held onto these rare, aged barrels, waiting for a moment significant enough to share them," said Chris Morris, Brown-Forman Master Distiller Emeritus. "To celebrate the founding of our country with a whiskey of this caliber feels like the perfect tribute."
Source: King of Kentucky / PR Newswire. Photo credit: King of Kentucky.