Buffalo Trace 2025 Prohibition Collection is the highly anticipated second release in an annual series that honors the historic whiskey brands legally produced for medicinal use during Prohibition. Crafted with attention to detail and historical accuracy, this limited-edition set revives five unique expressions using archival records and vintage-inspired packaging, offering a one-of-a-kind tasting journey through America’s whiskey past.

What’s Inside the 2025 Prohibition Collection (375 mL each):

Mirror Brook

Bottled-in-bond blend of Kentucky straight whiskeys

50% ABV (100 proof)

Notes of cherry, oak, rye spice, vanilla, and dark chocolate

Very Oldest Procurable (V.O.P.)

Barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon

Approx. 67.5% ABV (135 proof)

Flavors of stewed cherry, toasted oak, molasses, and bold spice

Anderson’s Belle

Bottled-in-bond wheated bourbon

50% ABV (100 proof)

Toasted wheat, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla cream, and chocolate

Old Fashioned Mountain Corn

Kentucky straight corn whiskey

55% ABV (110 proof)

Grassiness, molasses, spice, and a clean heat

Silver Wedding Rye Whiskey

Kentucky straight rye whiskey

62.5% ABV (125 proof)

Notes of toffee, vanilla, oak, and rye spice with earthy undertones

Packaging & Presentation

The five-bottle set is housed in a custom-designed wooden display case featuring historic visuals from the Prohibition era. Each bottle is a reproduction of its original medicinal whiskey packaging, complete with a designated space where prescriptions would have been applied. The labels reflect the branding used during the 1920s and early 1930s.

Release Details

Release Date: January 2025

Format: Five 375 mL bottles

Availability: Limited release through select retailers, bars, and restaurants across the U.S.

Cigar Pairing Collaboration

To accompany the collection, Buffalo Trace partnered with Scandinavian Tobacco Group to produce a limited cigar pairing set. Each cigar is designed to match the flavor profile of its corresponding whiskey in the collection. The cigars are available separately and are packaged in a set of five.

FAQ

Q: What is the Prohibition Collection?
A: It’s a yearly limited-edition release reviving historic medicinal whiskey brands using archival data, authentic recipes, and period-inspired packaging.

Q: Where can I find it?
A: It will be released in limited quantities nationwide, but availability may vary based on distribution and demand.

Q: Are the cigars included?
A: No. The cigars are sold separately but are designed specifically to pair with the five whiskeys in the collection.