{"product_id":"bombergers-declaration-straight-bourbon-2026-release","title":"Bomberger's Declaration Straight Bourbon 2026 Release","description":"\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Bomberger's Declaration 2026 Release, Michter's Legacy Series bourbon aged with Chinquapin and Hungarian oak, 108 proof, hand-numbered, 750mL. Shop now.\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #7a4a1e; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eBomberger's Declaration Straight Bourbon — 2026 Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMichter's Legacy Series, Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Chinquapin and Hungarian Oak, 108 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBomberger's Declaration is part of the Michter's Legacy Series, which honors the lineage of America's oldest distilling tradition. The story begins in 1753, when Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded a distillery in Pennsylvania. In the 1800s it was renamed Bomberger's Distillery, and in the mid-20th century it became Michter's. Each year, Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson release a new limited edition under the Bomberger's name, and each year it sells out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe 2026 release keeps Bomberger's hallmark Chinquapin oak, the rare white oak species that gives the whiskey its signature cherry and spice, and adds Hungarian oak to the mix for the first time. Both woods were naturally seasoned and air dried for three years before receiving a custom toast and char. The result, in Wilson's words, pairs the cherry and spice of Chinquapin with \"rich chocolate decadence.\" It is bottled small batch at 108 proof (54% ABV), with each bottle hand-numbered from a batch of 2,515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a4a1e; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, dark honey, dried orange and warm oak.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich chocolate and cherry, with baking sugar, nuttiness and a peppery spice from the oak.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, charred oak and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a4a1e; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnnual limited release from Michter's Legacy Series, sold out year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMatured with Chinquapin oak and, new for 2026, Hungarian oak, both air dried three years with a custom toast and char\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrafted by Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBottled at 108 proof (54% ABV), small batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHand-numbered bottles, batch 26C0637, one of 2,515\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA heritage that traces to 1753 and America's first whiskey distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a4a1e; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8dccb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8dccb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMichter's Legacy Series, Bomberger's Declaration, 2026 Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8dccb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e26C0637, 2,515 Bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8dccb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eChinquapin Oak and Hungarian Oak, Air Dried 3 Years, Custom Toast and Char\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8dccb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8dccb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e108 Proof (54% Alc. Vol.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMichter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePlease drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #7a4a1e; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #e8dccb; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat is Bomberger's Declaration?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIt is an annual limited release Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Michter's Legacy Series, named for the Bomberger's Distillery of the 1800s that later became Michter's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat is Chinquapin oak?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eChinquapin is a rare species of American white oak. Michter's uses it in Bomberger's for the distinctive cherry and spice notes it imparts, and for 2026 pairs it with Hungarian oak for added chocolate richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 2026 release is bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eExpect brown sugar, dark honey and dried orange on the nose, rich chocolate, cherry and baking spice on the palate, and a finish of toffee and charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes. Bomberger's is released once a year in limited quantities, with hand-numbered bottles, and regularly sells out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is Bomberger's Declaration?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It is an annual limited release Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Michter's Legacy Series, named for the Bomberger's Distillery of the 1800s that later became Michter's.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is Chinquapin oak?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Chinquapin is a rare species of American white oak. 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