Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3 2026 Release is a limited five-bottle set reviving historic whiskey labels tied to the George T. Stagg Distillery's Prohibition era, spanning bourbon, rye, and blended whiskey from 100 to 140.6 proof.
The third edition of Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection brings five historic labels back to life through modern interpretations: Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, and Cove Spring — all names connected to the distillery during Prohibition. From 1920 to 1933, what is now 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 drew on documents preserved in its archives to inspire the five whiskeys and their packaging. Each is presented in a 375mL bottle modeled on its historical predecessor, all housed in a custom wooden display case with archival distillery imagery.
Included Whiskeys
Henry Watterson Kentucky Straight Rye — 140.6 Proof: Uncut and unfiltered, with intense rye spice, citrus peel, cedar, thyme, and mint; long, dry finish.
Kentucky River — 100 Proof: A blend of Kentucky straight whiskeys with honeyed grain, vanilla, caramelized sugar, baked apple, and gentle oak.
John G. Carlisle Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 100 Proof: Rye-driven spice, toasted nuts, caramelized grain, orchard fruit, vanilla, and oak.
Walter B. Duffy Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 107 Proof: A blend of 10-year and 14-year bourbons with graham cracker, toasted corn, oak, dried fig, raisin, and date.
Cove Spring Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 120.2 Proof: An uncut wheated bourbon with red cherry, toasted coconut, sweet corn, spice, and toasted oak.
Specifications
Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
Style: Limited-Edition Whiskey Collection (Prohibition Collection #3, 2026 Release)
Contents: 5 x 375mL (1.875L total), bourbon, rye & blended whiskey
Proof Range: 100 to 140.6
Presentation: Custom wooden display case with archival imagery
Region: Kentucky, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Prohibition Collection #3?
Five 375mL bottles: Henry Watterson rye, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle bourbon, Walter B. Duffy bourbon, and Cove Spring wheated bourbon.
What proofs are in the set?
They range from 100 to 140.6 proof — Kentucky River and John G. Carlisle at 100, Walter B. Duffy at 107, Cove Spring at 120.2, and Henry Watterson at 140.6.
Why is it connected to Prohibition?
It revives brands associated with the George T. Stagg Distillery from 1920 to 1933, when it was one of only six distilleries licensed to bottle medicinal whiskey.
