Jackson Purchase Distillery Releases Two New Bourbons

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 2, 2026) – Following the massive success of its 2025 debut, Jackson Purchase Distillery has officially announced the expansion of its portfolio with two new expressions: Jackson Purchase Kentucky Select Bourbon and Jackson Purchase Bottled in Bond Bourbon.

The new releases offer whiskey fans innovative ways to experience the distillery’s estate-distilled, award-winning spirit, which recently took home two Double Platinum honors at the 2026 ASCOT Awards for its initial flagship “Batch No. 1” Select Bourbon.

A Kentucky Exclusive and a True Distiller’s Test

Jackson Purchase produces 100% of its bourbon at its facility in Hickman, Kentucky—never sourcing from outside distilleries. This commitment to authentic grain-to-glass production takes center stage across both new expressions:

Jackson Purchase Kentucky Select Bourbon (108 Proof): Created by Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Master Distiller Craig Beam and Head Distiller Terry Ballard, this expression is a direct “thank you” to the distillery’s home-state fans. Bottled at a robust 108 proof, the profile features nostalgic aromas of sweet banana pudding yeast, balanced on the palate by notes of cinnamon, butterscotch, maple syrup, and a rich layer of rye spice. The packaging proudly sports a blue color theme featuring the Seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Jackson Purchase Bottled in Bond Bourbon (100 Proof): Adhering strictly to the historic Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, this bourbon was produced at a single distillery during a single distilling season, aged for at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and cut to exactly 100 proof. It offers a smooth, approachable profile featuring a hint of light spices, balanced oak, and a creamy, buttery finish on the back palate.

In Their Words

“Our friends here in Kentucky cheered us on from the very start, so we wanted to make something special just for them,” said Beam. “Terry and I carefully selected some barrels that really show off what’s unique about our bourbon, and then we bottled it at just the right proof to highlight those flavors.”

“Bottled-in-bond is the ultimate test of a distiller’s art as it demands the most consistency to produce a quality product, season after season,” said Head Distiller Terry Ballard. We accepted this challenge to demonstrate the traditional way we make bourbon at Jackson Purchase Distillery, day after day, year after year.”

Pricing and Availability

Both expressions are currently rolling out to retail shelves. While the Kentucky Select will remain a regional exclusive, the Bottled in Bond expression will eventually expand to out-of-state retail markets and online shipping.