Wyoming Whiskey Launches State of the Union Bourbon

The six-year-old, 98-proof straight bourbon honors the nation’s semiquincentennial and the independent spirit of the American West, with an SRP of $79.99.

KIRBY, Wyo. — Wyoming Whiskey, the state’s first legal distillery, has introduced State of the Union, a limited-edition straight bourbon whiskey created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The release draws on the grit and self-reliance that have shaped the country over two and a half centuries, tying that history to the character of the American West.

2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a union of states that expanded westward over generations of people willing to build, endure, and stand their ground. Wyoming joined that union in 1890 as the 44th state, shaped by wide-open spaces, rugged terrain, and a culture built on self-reliance. State of the Union is Wyoming Whiskey’s tribute to that legacy.

“This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on what endures—the land, the people, and the spirit of independence that continues to define America,” says Wyoming Whiskey Co-Founder David DeFazio. “State of the Union is our way of raising a glass to that shared history and the values that helped shape the West.”

Tasting Notes

Aged six years and bottled at 98 proof, State of the Union opens with aromas of raspberry and soft lemon, rounded out by a touch of sweet tea. On the palate, notes of peaches and raspberries layer with white chocolate and brown sugar, leading to a finish marked by candied ginger and cherry, balanced by smooth milk chocolate.

Age: 6 Years
Nose: Raspberry and soft lemon, rounded out with a touch of sweet tea
Palate: Peaches and raspberries layered with white chocolate and brown sugar
Finish: A sharp explosion of candied ginger and cherry, balanced by smooth milk chocolate
ABV/Proof: 49% ABV, 98 Proof

Like every Wyoming Whiskey expression, State of the Union is shaped by the conditions of the Big Horn Basin — crafted with locally sourced non-GMO grains from Wyoming farmers, pure limestone water drawn from aquifers near the distillery, and aged in newly charred oak barrels through the region’s dramatic climate shifts.

Availability

State of the Union carries an SRP of $79.99 and is available exclusively at the Whiskey Shop in Kirby, Barrel House in Jackson, and select retailers throughout 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 include all styles of American whiskey. The brand is a collaboration between its partners and the state of Wyoming itself. In 2006, Brad and Kate Mead, together with partner David DeFazio, founded Wyoming Whiskey. Using corn, winter wheat, winter rye, barley, and water sourced from the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming Whiskey showcases the state’s natural and human resources — every drop truly made of Wyoming.

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