Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release (5x375mL)

Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release

Limited Edition Whiskey Collection | 50%–70.3% ABV | 100–140.6 Proof | Five 375mL Bottles | 1.875L Total | Frankfort, Kentucky | Bourbon, Rye & Blended Whiskey | Prohibition Collection #3 | 2026 Release

Process & Profile

Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release is the third edition of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Prohibition Collection, a limited set that brings five historic whiskey labels back to life through modern interpretations. The 2026 collection features Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, and Cove Spring, all names connected to the George T. Stagg Distillery during America’s Prohibition era.

From 1920 through 1933, the distillery now known as Buffalo Trace operated as the George T. Stagg Distillery and was one of only six distilleries licensed by the U.S. government to bottle medicinal whiskey. Buffalo Trace used historical documents preserved in its archives to inspire the five whiskeys and their packaging, recreating another chapter of the distillery’s Prohibition-era history.

The collection spans several American whiskey styles and a remarkable range of strengths, from 100 proof to 140.6 proof. Each whiskey is presented in a 375mL bottle inspired by its historical predecessor, with all five housed in a custom wooden display case featuring archival Buffalo Trace imagery.

Included Whiskeys & Tasting Notes

• Henry Watterson Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – 140.6 Proof: Uncut and unfiltered with intense rye spice, citrus peel, fresh green herbs, cedarwood, thyme, and mint. The finish is long, dry, and energetic.

• Kentucky River – 100 Proof: A blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys offering honeyed grain, vanilla, and caramelized sugar, followed by baked apple, gentle oak, and warm pastry notes.

• John G. Carlisle Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 100 Proof: Classic bourbon structure with rye-driven spice, toasted nuts, caramelized grain, orchard fruit, subtle tropical fruit, vanilla, oak, and baking spice.

• Walter B. Duffy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 107 Proof: A blend of 10-year and 14-year Kentucky Straight Bourbons with graham cracker, toasted corn, oak, dried fig, raisin, date, rich sweetness, and subtle anise.

• Cove Spring Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 120.2 Proof: An uncut wheated bourbon with red cherry, toasted coconut, oak, sweet corn, spice, and a long finish of red fruit and toasted oak.

What Makes It Special

• The official Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3, released in 2026.

• Includes five 375mL whiskey bottles in one collectible set.

• Features the historic names Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, and Cove Spring.

• Whiskey strengths range from 100 proof to an exceptional 140.6 proof.

• Includes straight rye, straight bourbon, wheated bourbon, and a blend of Kentucky straight whiskeys.

• Walter B. Duffy combines mature 10- and 14-year Kentucky straight bourbons.

• Cove Spring is an uncut wheated Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 120.2 proof.

• Henry Watterson is bottled uncut and unfiltered at a formidable 140.6 proof.

• Each 375mL bottle recreates the look and scale of its Prohibition-era predecessor.

• Individual cartons include a prescription-style cutout inspired by forms historically used to authorize medicinal whiskey purchases.

• Presented in a custom wooden display case featuring archival distillery imagery.

• Released in limited quantities, making Collection #3 particularly appealing to Buffalo Trace collectors and American whiskey enthusiasts.

How to Enjoy

The best way to explore Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 is as a side-by-side tasting, beginning with the lower-proof expressions and gradually working toward the more powerful uncut whiskeys. Start with Kentucky River and John G. Carlisle at 100 proof, move to Walter B. Duffy at 107 proof, then Cove Spring at 120.2 proof, and finish with the 140.6-proof Henry Watterson rye.

Taste each whiskey neat first to understand its individual character. For Cove Spring and especially Henry Watterson, adding a few drops of water can help open additional fruit, oak, spice, and herbal notes while tempering the substantial proof.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is included in Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release?
   Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 includes five 375mL bottles: Henry Watterson Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Walter B. Duffy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Cove Spring Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

2. What proofs are in Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release?
   The five whiskeys range from 100 to 140.6 proof. Kentucky River and John G. Carlisle are 100 proof, Walter B. Duffy is 107 proof, Cove Spring is 120.2 proof, and Henry Watterson is 140.6 proof.

3. What is the oldest whiskey in Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release?
   Walter B. Duffy includes the oldest specifically disclosed whiskey in the collection, blending 10-year and 14-year Kentucky Straight Bourbons. Buffalo Trace does not publish specific age statements for the other four expressions.

4. Why is Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release connected to Prohibition?
   The collection revives brands associated with the George T. Stagg Distillery during Prohibition from 1920 to 1933. The distillery, now known as Buffalo Trace, was one of only six distilleries licensed to bottle medicinal whiskey during that period.

5. Where can I buy Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release?
   Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Buffalo Trace limited releases, collectible bourbon, rare rye whiskey, and premium American whiskey.