Release Calendar: Fall 2026 Drops, Lotteries and Distribution Dates

The Bourbon Social — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:18:44 GMT

A running calendar of what is dropping, how it is being distributed, and what it costs. Dates come from distillery announcements and release trackers, and distilleries often change shipping dates with little notice, so treat everything below as a guide and confirm with your local store or the distillery before you plan a trip. Updated monthly.

October 2026

Four Roses 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch (about $140 to $150): pre-allocated through retailers, with delivery targeted for September and October.
Parker’s Heritage Collection 20th Edition (about $200): limited quantities at select retailers, no firm date announced. Our review is live in the archive.
Garrison Brothers 2026 Cowboy Bourbon, 12th edition ($249.99): nationwide rollout began October 1 through e-commerce and select retailers.
Garrison Brothers Ranch Reserve PX & Oloroso Cask Strength ($189.99): distillery tailgate October 17 in Hye, TX, with retailer allocation through fall.
Garrison Brothers Single Barrel, Duck Camp ($109.99): October 31 at the distillery (200 bottles) and online (200 bottles), first come, first served.
New Riff 6 Year Old Wheated Bourbon: sales open October 16 at 11 a.m. ET for Whiskey Club members.
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: expected this fall. Exact shipping dates have not been published.

November 2026

Pappy Van Winkle 2026 Collection (10, 12, 15, 20 and 23 year): expected to ship to distributors in late October and reach retail through November, with shelf dates varying by state and local lottery. Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year is listed at $169.99. Demand far outweighs supply.
Frey Ranch Harvester Series, Third Harvest ($300, 123.4 proof): tasting-room sales begin November 7, with a nationwide online lottery November 16 to 23.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye (about $60): national pre-order through participating retailers, shipping early November, pre-orders close November 30.
Alabama ABC limited release program: registration closes November 1, drawing November 2.
Pappy Van Winkle charity raffle (Ronald McDonald House Louisville, $100 per ticket): open through November 12.

December 2026

Old Forester 2026 Birthday Bourbon ($199): sweepstakes winners only, in person at the Louisville distillery through December 19, with photo ID.
Alabama ABC pickup event: December 12 at participating Select Spirits Stores.
Stagg Winter Batch: typically arrives in late fall or early the following year.

Fall, no firm date yet

Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength ($89.99), select retailers nationwide.
Michter’s US*1 10-Year 2026 (expected about $119.99), usually announced on short notice.
MGP Chapter One ($69.99), limited quantities through MGP’s distributor network.
AJ Bond Straight Tennessee Whiskey ($39.99), in Tennessee now with broader distribution expected late 2026.

How to read this calendar

Lottery and raffle entries usually have short windows, so sign up with your state’s program and your local stores early. Charity raffles are an honest way to get a shot at hard-to-find bottles. Prices listed are suggested retail, and secondary-market prices run much higher. Never pay a stranger up front for a bottle.