Augusta Buckner’s 13-Year Bourbon in Arkansas: Barrel 26-55 Arrives at Three Stores

Last Updated on June 18, 2026 by Justin Jones

Buckner’s 13-Year Bourbon in Arkansas has arrived at three retailers. Augusta Distillery’s Buckner’s 13-Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Barrel No. 26-55 has been spotted at Bodiddle’s Wine & Spirits in Benton, Five Star Liquor in Hot Springs and 107 Liquor in Sherwood.

The unfiltered, cask-strength bourbon is aged 13 years and bottled at 133.5 proof, or 66.75% alcohol by volume. Availability may be limited, so Arkansas bourbon shoppers should contact each store before making a special trip.

Availability may be limited, and inventory can change without notice. Arkansas bourbon shoppers should contact each store directly before making a special trip.

Buckner’s 13-Year Barrel 26-55 Bourbon Details

Here are the confirmed details for the Buckner’s 13-Year bourbon currently appearing at Arkansas liquor stores:

• Distillery and brand: Augusta Distillery
• Expression: Buckner’s Single Barrel
• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Barrel number: 26-55
• Age: 13 years
• Proof: 133.5
• Alcohol by volume: 66.75% ABV
• Bottling strength: Cask strength
• Filtration: Unfiltered
• Arkansas availability: Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs

At 133.5 proof, Barrel 26-55 is a full-strength bourbon intended to preserve the concentration and character of the whiskey as it came from the barrel. “Unfiltered” indicates that the bourbon was bottled without filtration intended to remove naturally occurring oils and other flavor compounds.

The exact aroma and flavor profile of Barrel 26-55 has not yet been independently confirmed by ArkansasLiquor.com. Since Buckner’s is bottled as a single-barrel bourbon, tasting notes from another Buckner’s barrel should not automatically be attributed to this release.

Where to Find Buckner’s 13-Year Bourbon in Arkansas

Buckner’s 13-Year Barrel 26-55 has been seen at the following Arkansas liquor stores:

Bodiddle’s Wine & Spirits in Benton

Bodiddle’s Wine & Spirits
1611B Military Road
Benton, AR 72015

A recent bottle sighting confirmed Buckner’s 13-Year Barrel 26-55 at Bodiddle’s Wine & Spirits in Benton. The store serves bourbon shoppers throughout Benton, Bryant, Saline County and the surrounding Central Arkansas area.

The bottle was advertised as available while supplies last. Customers should contact Bodiddle’s for current inventory, pricing and any applicable purchase limits.

Five Star Liquor in Hot Springs

Five Star Liquor
2518 Park Avenue, Suite A
Hot Springs, AR 71901

Five Star Liquor announced the arrival of Buckner’s 13-Year and displayed multiple bottles from Barrel 26-55. The Hot Springs sighting expands the known Arkansas availability beyond Central Arkansas and into the Spa City market.

Five Star Liquor’s announcement described the bourbon as available by the barrel, but the number of remaining bottles has not been confirmed. Contact the store for current availability before traveling.

107 Liquor in Sherwood

107 Liquor
250 West Kiehl Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120

Buckner’s 13-Year Single Barrel Bourbon from Barrel No. 26-55 has also been spotted at 107 Liquor in Sherwood. This third confirmed Arkansas location expands the known availability of the 133.5-proof release into North Pulaski County.

107 Liquor is an established Sherwood liquor store known for carrying a broad selection of spirits, including rare and desirable bottles. Customers interested in Buckner’s 13-Year should contact the store directly to confirm current inventory, pricing and any applicable purchase limits before making a special trip.

Phone: (501) 834-2134

What Is Buckner’s 13-Year Single Barrel Bourbon?

Buckner’s 13-Year is a limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey released by Augusta Distillery. The expression is bottled one barrel at a time, unfiltered and at cask strength.

That distinction is important. A small-batch bourbon combines whiskey from multiple barrels to create a consistent profile. A single-barrel bourbon comes from one specific barrel, allowing its individual characteristics to remain intact. Proof can therefore vary between different Buckner’s 13-Year barrels.

Augusta Distillery is located in Augusta, Kentucky, along the Ohio River. Its Buckner’s lineup includes several age-stated single-barrel releases, with the 13-year expression becoming one of the company’s most recognized bourbons.

Buckner’s 13-Year Has Earned National Recognition

The broader Buckner’s 13-Year expression received major recognition in 2023, including World’s Best Bourbon and Best in Class for an 11-year-and-older single-barrel bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It also received Double Gold recognition from that competition and the American Distilling Institute International Spirits Competition.

Those awards apply to the Buckner’s 13-Year expression and the barrels entered into those competitions. They should not be interpreted as awards specifically given to Arkansas Barrel 26-55.

Still, that national recognition helps explain why Buckner’s 13-Year releases attract attention when they reach Arkansas shelves. The combination of a 13-year age statement, single-barrel bottling, cask strength and limited availability places it squarely within the premium bourbon category.

Is Buckner’s Barrel 26-55 an Arkansas Store Pick?

There is currently no indication that Buckner’s Barrel 26-55 was privately selected by Bodiddle’s, 107 Liquor or Five Star Liquor.

Because bottles from the same barrel have appeared at several retailers, this appears to be an Arkansas-distributed single-barrel release rather than an exclusive private barrel selection for one store.

That does not make every bottle identical to other Buckner’s 13-Year releases. Every bottle marked Barrel 26-55 should contain whiskey from the same individual barrel, while another Buckner’s barrel may have a different proof and flavor profile.

Limited Buckner’s 13-Year Availability in Arkansas

Buckner’s 13-Year Barrel 26-55 gives Arkansas bourbon enthusiasts access to a mature, high-proof Kentucky bourbon without traveling outside the state.

Confirmed sightings currently include:

• Bodiddle’s Wine & Spirits in Benton
• Five Star Liquor in Hot Springs
• 107 Liquor in Sherwood

Additional Arkansas stores may receive bottles, but no other locations have been confirmed at this time. Inventory, pricing and purchase limits are determined independently by each retailer.

ArkansasLiquor.com will update this report if Barrel 26-55 appears at additional Arkansas liquor stores.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buckner’s 13-Year Barrel 26-55