Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey 750mL

Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey is a limited-edition 11-year-old American rye whiskey from A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Released in 2026, Special Release #26 marks the distillery’s return to rye whiskey for the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection after 16 years. Distilled in 2015, the whiskey spent 11 years aging in Warehouse A, the distillery’s coolest warehouse, where slower maturation helped develop its depth and balance. It is bottled at a robust 110 proof (55% ABV).

The nose opens with rich maple syrup, fresh spring aromatics, and intriguing mineral notes. On the palate, vanilla and ripe apricot lead into bright orange zest and subtle earthy character. The finish turns distinctly rye-forward, delivering black pepper and refreshing mint alongside lingering oak and sweetness.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Maple syrup, fresh spring aromatics, subtle mineral notes

  • Palate: Vanilla, ripe apricot, bright orange zest, earthy undertones

  • Finish: Long and spice-forward with black pepper, delicate mint, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey?

Special Release #26 is a limited-edition American rye whiskey from A. Smith Bowman’s experimental Abraham Bowman collection, created to explore the effects of extended maturation and higher proof on rye whiskey.

• How old is Abraham Bowman Special Release #26?

The whiskey was distilled in 2015 and aged for 11 years before its 2026 release.

• What proof is Abraham Bowman Special Release #26?

It is bottled at 110 proof, or 55% ABV, providing a bold profile while maintaining balance and complexity.

• Where was Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 aged?

The barrels matured in Warehouse A at A. Smith Bowman Distillery, the coolest of the distillery’s aging warehouses, allowing for slower maturation over its 11-year aging period.

• What makes Special Release #26 significant?

It represents the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection’s first rye whiskey release in 16 years and draws inspiration from the collection’s inaugural rye release from 2010.

• Is Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 limited?

Yes. Special Release #26 was produced as a limited 2026 release, with availability initially offered through the A. Smith Bowman Distillery lottery and limited distribution to select retailers.