Where can I try new Woodford Reserve Distillery releases?

The Sentinel Room in Independence, MO carries a Reserve Whiskey Library of over 600 expressions at 208 W Lexington Ave. New expressions from Woodford Reserve Distillery are available as neat pours when in stock.

When was this dispatch published?

This dispatch was published for the week of September 7, 2026 by The Independence Sentinel at The Sentinel Room.

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Woodford Reserve Distillery New Release

Woodford Retires 'Kentucky Boy' Bourbon for Chris Morris' 50 Years

Week of September 7, 2026

Brown-Forman is marking Chris Morris' half-century of service with a one-time whisky called 'Kentucky Boy,' built by Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and Old Forester Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo.

The 100 proof expression debuts September 10 at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, with limited quantities reaching the Old Forester Distillery and select Kentucky retailers the following day.

A tribute release built by two distillers honoring a third is a fitting send-off, but 'rare' and 'one-time' mean this one won't stick around long enough for second opinions.

Details

Proof: 100

Availability: Limited quantities at Old Forester Distillery and select Kentucky retailers

Release Date: September 10 (debut), September 11 (retail availability)

Source: Brown-Forman

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