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The United States’ 250th Anniversary is nearly upon us, and many companies are releasing commemorative bottles to coincide with the historic occasion. While some may see this as merely a marketing opportunity, in many cases, what is being offered is far more creative than you’d expect. And what’s more American than drinking bourbon on Independence Day?
In this ever-growing list, we dive in to see how brands are approaching the event with a wide range of style releases. Some are offering merely an updated label adorned with the “250th Anniversary” and American flag, while others are offering unique proof points, barrel finishing, historical throwback-inspired releases, and in one company’s case, one of the most ambitious blends ever created.
Releases are constantly being announced, so continue to check back for new editions being added to this list. With the holiday fast approaching, and bottle availability not always possible locally, account for shipping times before July 4th, 2026 arrives.
Proof: 80
Age: 4 Years
Price: $40
What makes it special: Come in commemorative, collectible bottles that pays tribute to the birthplace of bourbon.
Proof: 104
Age: NAS
Price: $80
What makes it special: Come in commemorative, collectible bottles that pay tribute to the birthplace of bourbon. A portion of the proceeds from every bottle benefits veteran charity partners.
Proof: Varies
Age: 5 Years, Followed by 8-10 Months in Ruby Red Barrels
Price: $90
What makes it special: Twenty hand-selected barrels chosen by Master Distiller Owen Martin packaged in a limited commemorative single barrel release bottle specifically for the Semiquincentennial.
Proof: 116.96
Age: 8-12 Years
Price: $85
What makes it special: A bespoke blend featuring a new label with the American flag.
Proof: Varies
Age: NAS
Price: $250
What makes it special: Five exclusive barrels were created for this commemorative release, each named after a legendary figure in American history: Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Lafayette, and Lincoln. Bourbon blended with vintage Armagnac from multiple eras of American history.
Proof: 90
Age: NAS (Aged at least 4 years per TTB regulations)
Price: $28
What makes it special: Comes packaged in a limited commemorative bottle specifically for the Semiquincentennial.
Proof: 117.76
Age: 7 Years
Price: $40
What makes it special: Limited to 250 barrels and bottled at higher-than-normal 117.76 proof as a direct reference to 1776.
Proof: 80
Age: NAS
Price: $55
What makes it special: The bottle comes in a tall, gold bar–style case with “America 250” crest, an eagle-and-shield emblem and a red-white-blue camo drawstring bag.
Proof: 111.1
Age: 4-7 Years
Price: $50
What makes it special: Founded on June 14, 1775, the establishment of the U.S. Army predates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and marked a critical moment in the colonies' pursuit of freedom. Presented at an Army Strong 111.1 proof, is a nod to Veterans' Day (November 11). This release commemorating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will also be made available at select military bases.
Find it at: Frootbat
Proof: 116.84
Age: 6 Years
Price: $110
What makes it special: Come in commemorative, collectible bottles that pays tribute to the birthplace of bourbon with only 1,776 bottles available.
Find it at: Seelbach’s
Proof: 90
Age: 6 Years
Price: $58
What makes it special: According to the company, "In 1776, the same year the American colonies declared their independence, Kentucke County was established as Virginia’s western frontier county. The region would later evolve into the Kentucke District, within which Bourbon County was created, and Bourbon whiskey was named. Kentucke County by 15 STARS revives the first naming of Kentucky that started it all."
Proof: 90
Age: 12 Years
Price: $38
What makes it special: According to the company, "In 1776, the same year the American colonies declared their independence, Kentucke County was established as Virginia’s western frontier county. The region would later evolve into the Kentucke District, within which Bourbon County was created, and Bourbon whiskey was named. Kentucke County by 15 STARS revives the first naming of Kentucky that started it all."
Proof: 105 / 107.5 / 110
Age: 12-18 Years
Price: $300
What makes it special: First small-batch King of Kentucky in more than 90 years. Blend of roughly 100 barrels released specifically to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and Kentucky's historic roots.
Find it at: Frootbat
Proof: 100
Age: 9 Years
Price: $60
What makes it special: Come in commemorative, collectible bottles that pays tribute to the birthplace of bourbon.
Proof: 121.4
Age: 4-8 Years
Price: $200
What makes it special: A blend of bourbons distilled in states representing the original 13 colonies, designed to tell the story of American whiskey through geography and history.
Proof: 90
Age: NAS
Price: $29
What makes it special: Features a patriotic red, white, wax-dipped top, blue stamp seal on the bottle, and a charitable tie-in supporting the Farmer Veteran Coalition, the national nonprofit that has helped over 58,000 U.S. veterans build careers in agriculture.
Proof: 120.8
Age: NAS
Price: $76
What makes it special: Liberty is the company’s first American Whiskey, released for the United States of America's 250th Anniversary. According to Milam & Greene, it’s a batch of six straight whiskeys distilled two ways across two states: three barrels of pot still Texas whiskey blended with three barrels of continuous column still Kentucky whiskey, all of it aged in the company’s once-used Texas bourbon casks.
Proof: 100
Age: 4+ Years
Price: $60
What makes it special: According to the company’s press release, “In the spirit of service and community, a portion of proceeds from the Spirit of America™ Limited Edition release will support a local Tennessee nonprofit, Hearty Hog's Veteran BBQ Camp, which teaches military veterans the craft of barbecue, helping them build community, purpose and new careers after their service.”
Proof: 100
Age: 10
Price: $100
What makes it special: Limited Bottled-in-Bond rye honoring both America's 250th anniversary and Pennsylvania's historic rye whiskey heritage. Features Liberty Bell-themed packaging.
Proof: 100
Age: NAS
Price: $76
What makes it special: Monthly single-barrel releases throughout 2026. Each release commemorates a significant event in American history and includes a collectible commemorative coin.
Proof: 105
Age: 5-7 Years
Price: $100
What makes it special: Contract distilled at Wilderness Trail, this unique expression features a historic mashbill of 88.4% Bloody Butcher corn, 5.8% heritage rye, and 5.8% malted barley, with 1,776 bottles released.
Proof: 86
Age: 10 Years
Price: $74
What makes it special: Crafted from a 100% American grain, high-wheat mashbill, it is double-aged in new American oak and wave stave barrels with an American flag-adorned label.
Find it at: Frootbat
Find it at: Seelbach’s
Proof: 100
Age: 10 Years
Price: $250
What makes it special: A silver-colored piggybank instead of a gold-colored piggybank.
Find it at: Frootbat
Proof: 70
Age: 4 Years
Price: $40 (375mL)
What makes it special: According to George Washington’s diary, “as he prepared for an arduous trip across the Allegheny Mountains to inspect his western land holdings, he specifically noted packing “Canteens, which were filled with Madeira and Cherry bounce.” Martha Washington's handwritten recipe survives today, and Wigle set out to recreate it.
Proof: 100
Age: 2 Years
Price: $80
What makes it special: According to the company, this whiskey “draws its inspiration from a pamphlet written by Frederick Heinrich Gelwicks, an important piece of early American distilling lore from the late 1700s to early 1800s, documenting actual working recipes used by Pennsylvania distillers during that era.”
Proof: 100
Age: 7 Years
Price: $70
What makes it special: Only 250 barrels were selected nationwide. Bottled-in-Bond to symbolize authenticity, 7 years old as a tribute to the seven founding forefathers, and 100 proof (50% ABV) representing the 50 states.
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