Kentucky Senator Bourbon Jim Bunning Release

LEXINGTON, KY — Kentucky Senator Bourbon is stepping up to the plate with its seventh small batch expression: The Jim Bunning Release. This 107-proof, vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey honors the legendary figure who remains the only person ever elected to both the Baseball Hall of Fame and the U.S. Senate.

The Jim Bunning Release is the second entry in the brand’s highly anticipated vertical series. It features the same mash bill as the previous John Edwards Release but has been aged for one additional year, allowing collectors to experience the flavor evolution of the spirit.

Release Highlights:

Age: 8.5 Years
Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV)
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Price: $119.99 SRP
Availability: Late March/Early April at select Kentucky retailers and online at BourbonOutfitter.com and KySenatorBourbon.com.

Honoring a Bourbon Pioneer

Beyond his 224 MLB wins and his 1964 perfect game, Senator Jim Bunning (1931–2017) was a monumental figure for the whiskey industry. In 2007, he introduced Senate Resolution 294, which officially designated September as National Bourbon Heritage Month and cemented bourbon’s status as “America’s Native Spirit.”

“Jim Bunning gave bourbon its official recognition as America’s Native Spirit, and we’re proud to honor that contribution,” said co-founder Andre Regard, a direct descendant of bourbon pioneer Basil Hayden. “This vertical series allows collectors to experience how this bourbon develops with an additional year of aging.”

“Bunning’s Senate Resolution 294 was a landmark moment for the bourbon industry,” said co-founder Damon Thayer, a 2025 inductee into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. “This release, and the continuation of our vertical series, reflects our commitment to both quality and Kentucky’s bourbon heritage.”

About Kentucky Senator Bourbon

Reviving a historic brand originally produced in Covington, Kentucky Senator Bourbon releases limited-edition batches named after U.S. Senators. Each release is aged for at least six years—matching the length of a Senate term—and is distilled, aged, and bottled in the heart of Kentucky.

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