{"product_id":"buffalo-trace-prohibition-collection-2026-release","title":"Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection 2026 Release","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Prohibition Collection — 2026, Series #3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #8a7358; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFive Historic Whiskeys, Reborn — Set of 5 x 375mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFrom 1920 to 1933, the 18th Amendment banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol across the United States. Only six distilleries were granted federal licenses to legally bottle medicinal whiskey for sale by prescription — and one of them was the George T. Stagg Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, known today as Buffalo Trace, the longest continually operating distillery in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe Prohibition Collection is Buffalo Trace's annual tribute to that era, resurrecting whiskey brands that were legally produced and sold at the distillery while nearly the entire American whiskey industry sat dormant. This third edition, drawn from the distillery's own historical archives, brings five long-forgotten brands back to life: \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, and Cove Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — each bottled under President Albert B. Blanton's leadership during the Prohibition era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\"The Prohibition Collection gives us the opportunity to bring important chapters of our Distillery's history back to life,\" said Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. \"Each year, we uncover stories, brands and whiskey traditions that might otherwise have been lost to time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eEach of the five 375mL bottles recreates the appearance and size of its Prohibition-era counterpart, right down to the back label's cut-out for a doctor's prescription — a legal requirement to purchase whiskey during Prohibition. The full set arrives in a custom wooden display case featuring archival imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eHenry Watterson — Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHenry Watterson was a U.S. Congressman and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his outspoken anti-Prohibition views. His public support for distilleries led to his likeness being used on a whiskey brand distributed by several companies, including George T. Stagg. Today's tribute is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 140.6 proof — a bold rye bursting with rye spice, citrus peel, and fresh green herbs, with a palate of zesty citrus, cedarwood, thyme, and mint, finishing long, dry, and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eKentucky River — Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eKentucky River pays tribute to the former Kentucky River Distillery, previously known as Carlisle Distillery and later rebranded under Albert Blanton's leadership, which honored the river's vital role in transporting goods, people, and materials. Under Blanton, the distillery tripled in size. This 100-proof blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys offers aromas of honeyed grain, vanilla, and caramelized sugar, with a rounded palate of baked apple and gentle oak, finishing smooth and polished with warm pastry notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eJohn G. Carlisle — Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled in Bond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eJohn G. Carlisle, a prominent U.S. Congressman, was one of the key architects behind the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. A steadfast ally of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr., Carlisle shared Taylor's vision for elevating quality and consumer trust in the spirits industry — a bond that inspired Taylor to build the Carlisle Distillery adjacent to the O.F.C. Distillery. This 100-proof bourbon layers rye-driven spice over toasted nuts and caramelized grain, with bright orchard fruit and subtle tropical notes balanced by vanilla, oak, and warm baking spices, finishing dry with lingering spice and restrained sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWalter B. Duffy — Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFollowing George T. Stagg's death in 1893, Walter B. Duffy became sole owner of the O.F.C. Distillery, operating it from New York and ultimately appointing Albert B. Blanton president in 1921 — a decision that would help shape the distillery's legacy. A blend of 10- and 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbons bottled at 107 proof, this tribute opens with graham cracker, toasted corn, and oak, layered with dried fig, raisin, and date, leading to a long, refined finish of rich sweetness, structured oak, subtle anise, and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eCove Spring — Uncut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eNamed for the spring that fueled the distillery's earliest growth, Cove Spring honors a vital piece of Buffalo Trace history — in 1804, a stone dam and overflow tower transformed the spring into a reservoir, supplying water to the operation that would become O.F.C. Distillery. This uncut, wheated bourbon is bottled at 120.2 proof, offering aromas of red cherry, toasted coconut, and oak, with a rich, fruit-forward palate of sweet corn and spice, finishing long and balanced with red fruit, toasted oak, and lingering warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhat's Included\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 #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 45%;\"\u003eHenry Watterson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey — 140.6 Proof, Uncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKentucky River\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBlend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys — 100 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJohn G. Carlisle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled in Bond — 100 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWalter B. Duffy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (10 \u0026amp; 14 Yr Blend) — 107 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCove Spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eUncut, Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 120.2 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird annual edition of Buffalo Trace's celebrated Prohibition Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive distinct, historically inspired whiskeys in one collector set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawn directly from Buffalo Trace's own archival records and Prohibition-era packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a rare 14-year-aged component (Walter B. Duffy) and an uncut 140.6-proof rye (Henry Watterson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in a custom wooden display case with archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely limited U.S. availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #7a1f1f; 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 #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eSet Includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e5 Bottles x 375mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaster Distiller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHarlen Wheatley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ecdcc9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eCustom Wooden Display Case with Archival Imagery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e2026 — Series #3, Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #7a1f1f; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #ecdcc9; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat is the Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIt's an annual, limited-edition set from Buffalo Trace Distillery honoring whiskey brands that were legally produced and sold at the distillery — then known as George T. Stagg Distillery — during Prohibition, when only six U.S. distilleries were licensed to bottle medicinal whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat's included in the 2026 Series #3 set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFive 375mL bottles: Henry Watterson (Kentucky Straight Rye, 140.6 proof), Kentucky River (Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys, 100 proof), John G. Carlisle (Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, 100 proof), Walter B. Duffy (10 \u0026amp; 14-year Bourbon blend, 107 proof), and Cove Spring (uncut wheated Bourbon, 120.2 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eAre these real historical brands?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes. Each of the five brands was a genuine whiskey label bottled and sold at George T. Stagg Distillery during Prohibition. Buffalo Trace drew on its own historical archives to recreate the labels, packaging, and stories behind each one, then interpreted them using contemporary whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhy are the bottles only 375mL instead of standard 750mL?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eEach bottle is intentionally sized and styled to match its original Prohibition-era counterpart, including a back-label cutout replicating the prescription slot required to legally purchase whiskey during Prohibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhich bottle in the set is the oldest?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWalter B. Duffy is the oldest expression in the set, a blend of 10- and 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhich bottle has the highest proof?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHenry Watterson, the Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 140.6 proof — the highest proof in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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. The Prohibition Collection is released annually in limited quantities. This third edition is available at select retailers, bars, and restaurants through Sazerac's U.S. distributor network while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"5 X 375ML","offer_id":50646754853057,"sku":"BUFFALO-TRACE-PROHIBITION-2026","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/BuffaloTraceProhibitionCollection2026Release.png?v=1790265791","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/buffalo-trace-prohibition-collection-2026-release","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}