Buffalo Trace’s May release calendar is starting to take shape and early signals suggest it could be one of the busiest months of the year. A handful of key dates are already locked in, giving a clear starting point for what’s ahead.
Oaks Day, the Friday before the Kentucky Derby, is expected to kick things off with Buffalo Trace’s annual 375mL Blanton’s release, a one-day-only drop featuring a special sticker and typically priced around $40, while supplies last.
Later in the month, Buffalo Trace has confirmed Whiskey Wednesdays on May 13, 20, and 27, where guests can enjoy complimentary samples of a new, soon-to-be-announced release served all day. Bottles will be available for purchase in limited quantities in the Gift Shop, with vouchers distributed each morning on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are required and participants must be 21 or older.
But the real story goes beyond the confirmed dates. Release activity has steadily climbed in 2026, rising from 6 in February to 8 in March and 10 in April, signaling a clear upward trend. Based on that pace, May is projected to fall in the 8 to 10 release range.
With Oaks Day and three Whiskey Wednesday drops accounting for 4 known releases, that leaves an estimated 4 to 6 additional releases still unaccounted for this month.
And those remaining drops are where things get interesting.
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Where do you get the vouchers on Whiskey Wednesday?