After crafting the very first bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, Goose Island understands that great beer begins with the best ingredients — which is why the brewery continues to source only the freshest and finest from trusted partners along the bourbon trail.

2026 Bourbon County Brand Original Stout was aged in a blend of freshly emptied barrels from Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Four Roses and Wild Turkey. With an average aging time of 13 months, this stout delivers deeply developed flavors of fudge, vanilla and caramelized sugar — all wrapped in a rich, decadent mouthfeel.