The bourbon marks two years since the loss of the beloved bear, with $5 from every bottle going to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation
KIRBY, Wyo. (Oct. 12, 2026) – Wyoming Whiskey has announced Queen of the Tetons Second Edition, a limited-edition bourbon honoring Grizzly 399, the legendary bear killed in a car accident near Grand Teton National Park on Oct. 22, 2024. The release arrives ahead of the second anniversary of her death and, for the first time, lets whiskey fans across the country bring a bottle home.
Key Highlights
- Production: Fewer than 1,000 bottles
- Proof: 99 proof (49.5% ABV), an 8 barrel blend
- SRP: $79.99
- On sale: Oct. 16
- Giving back: $5 from every bottle sold goes to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation
Remembering Grizzly 399
An icon of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Grizzly 399 drew photographers and visitors from around the world for nearly three decades. At 28 years old, she was the region’s oldest known reproducing female grizzly. She spent much of her life near the Snake River and raised 18 known cubs.
“It’s been two years and people still stop us to talk about 399. She belonged to this place. This bottle keeps her story alive, and carries it to those who never got to see her,” said Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio.
Tied to the Film 399 Forever
The release is aligned with 399 Forever, a documentary directed by Alex Stavrou about the final year of Grizzly 399’s life and the community that formed around her. The film will be available on demand on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 16. Wyoming Whiskey is supporting the film to help carry her story to a wider audience.
Supporting Conservation
Wyoming Whiskey will donate $5 from every bottle sold to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to support grizzly bear education, conservation and research programs in Grand Teton National Park.
The Bottle
The label features two images of Grizzly 399: one on the front by photographer Savannah Rose and one on the back by Thomas Mangelsen.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Berries with a honey drizzle, honeysuckle
- Palate: Sweetened huckleberry, coffee cake
- Finish: Caramelized sugar, hint of brown baking spices
Where to Buy
Online pre-orders open Oct. 16 at wyomingwhiskey.com, with shipping available to most states. Bottles are also available starting Oct. 16 at:
- Jackson Barrel House: 45 W. Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001
- Wyoming Whiskey Shop: 120 E. Main, Kirby, WY 82430
- Select retailers across Wyoming
About Wyoming Whiskey
Based in Kirby, Wyoming, Wyoming Whiskey was founded with a simple goal: to create America’s next great bourbon, a goal that has since expanded to all styles of American whiskey. Brad and Kate Mead, together with partner David DeFazio, founded the brand in 2006. It uses corn, winter wheat, winter rye, barley and water sourced from the Bighorn Basin. Learn more at wyomingwhiskey.com.