Wyoming Whiskey Releases Queen of the Tetons Second Edition

KIRBY, Wyo. (Oct. 12, 2026) –– Wyoming Whiskey today announced Queen of the Tetons Second Edition, a limited-edition bourbon honoring Grizzly 399, the legendary bear who was killed in a car accident near Grand Teton National Park on Oct. 22, 2024. The release arrives ahead of the second anniversary of her death, and for the first time, whiskey fans across the country can bring a bottle home.

An icon of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Grizzly 399 drew photographers and visitors from around the world for nearly three decades. At 28 years old, she was the region's oldest known reproducing female grizzly, spending much of her life near the Snake River and raising 18 known cubs. Two years later, her story is still being told.

"It's been two years and people still stop us to talk about 399. She belonged to this place. This bottle keeps her story alive, and carries it to those who never got to see her," said Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio.

Queen of the Tetons Second Edition is released in alignment with the film 399 Forever, directed by Alex Stavrou, a documentary about the final year of Grizzly 399's life and the community that formed around her. The film will be available on demand via Amazon Prime Video October 16. Wyoming Whiskey is proud to support the film and help carry her story to a wider audience.

In conjunction with the release, Wyoming Whiskey will donate $5 from every bottle sold to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to support grizzly bear education, conservation and research programs in Grand Teton National Park.

The bottle features two images of Grizzly 399: one on the front by photographer Savannah Rose and one on the back by Thomas Mangelsen. Fewer than 1,000 bottles were produced.

Online orders open October 16th at wyomingwhiskey.com, with shipping available to most states. Bottles will also be available starting October 16th at Wyoming Whiskey's Jackson Barrel House (45 W. Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001), the Wyoming Whiskey Shop in Kirby (120 E. Main, Kirby, WY 82430) and select retailers across Wyoming. 49.5% ABV, 99 proof. SRP $79.99.

Queen of the Tetons - Second Edition (399) at 99 proof, an 8 barrel blend:

Nose - Berries with a honey drizzle, honeysuckle

Palate - Sweetened huckleberry, coffee cake

Finish - Caramelized sugar, hint of brown baking spices

About Wyoming Whiskey

Based in Kirby, Wyoming, Wyoming Whiskey was founded with a simple goal: to create America’s next great bourbon — a goal that has since expanded to include all styles of American whiskey. The brand is a true collaboration between its partners and the great state of Wyoming itself.

In 2006, Brad and Kate Mead, together with partner David DeFazio, founded Wyoming Whiskey. Using the finest corn, winter wheat, winter rye, barley, and water sourced from the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming Whiskey proudly showcases the state’s natural and human resources. Every drop is truly made of Wyoming. To learn more, visit wyomingwhiskey.com.