A Bottle With a Purpose
For every bottle sold, we will donate $10 to The Never Forget Fund.
The Never Forget Fund supports the mission of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, including efforts to commemorate, educate, and ensure future generations continue to understand the events and lasting significance of September 11.
This is more than a bottle of Kentucky bourbon. It is a commemorative piece created to honor those we lost, remember the first responders and countless acts of courage, and preserve the promise to never forget.
Honor the memory, courage, sacrifice, and unity of September 11 with the Woodford Reserve 110 Proof 9/11 Never Forget 25th Anniversary Memorial Edition, a specially created commemorative bottle marking 25 years, 2001–2026.
Created as a custom project by Memory Bottles, each bottle features a striking deep-etched and hand-painted 9/11 memorial design. Unlike a printed label or vinyl decal, the artwork is deep etched directly into the glass and individually hand painted, creating a permanent keepsake designed to remain long after the bourbon has been enjoyed. Memory Bottles specializes in this deep-etch and hand-painted bottle process.
The commemorative artwork features the Twin Towers, American flags, stars and laurel detailing alongside the words “Never Forget,” “25 Years,” “2001–2026,” and “Honor • Remember • Unite.”
The Bourbon
Inside is a 110-proof Woodford Reserve bourbon, bringing the rich character associated with Woodford Reserve into a bold, higher-proof presentation. Woodford Reserve's higher-proof expressions emphasize the distillery's signature sweet vanilla and toasted oak character.
Expect a full-bodied profile built around caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spice, dark fruit and warming barrel notes, followed by a lingering bourbon finish.
How to Enjoy
For collectors, this 25th Anniversary 9/11 memorial bourbon bottle makes a meaningful display piece or commemorative gift. If opening it, enjoy the bourbon neat or with a small splash of water to explore its higher-proof character. A large ice cube can provide a slower, softer sipping experience.
The Memory Bottles Difference
Every commemorative bottle is custom deep etched and hand painted, making the glass itself part of the memorial. This is not simply a standard bottle with a sticker applied to it. The detailed design is etched into the bottle and finished by hand, creating a distinctive keepsake suitable for a home bar, office, display cabinet, or commemorative collection.
Because the bottles are individually finished, minor variations in the hand-painted artwork may occur, adding to the individual character of each piece.
FAQ
Is the 9/11 memorial artwork a sticker or printed label?
No. The commemorative design is deep etched into the glass and hand painted by Memory Bottles.
What does the 25 Years designation represent?
The design commemorates the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, marking 2001–2026.
How much is donated from each bottle?
$10 from every bottle sold will be donated to The Never Forget Fund.
What does The Never Forget Fund support?
The fund supports the 9/11 Memorial & Museum's mission and educational work dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories and significance of September 11.
Is this an official Woodford Reserve commemorative release?
The commemorative deep-etched artwork is a custom Memory Bottles project applied to a Woodford Reserve bottle; it should not be represented as an official Woodford Reserve 9/11 release unless you have a separate licensing or collaboration agreement.
Can the bottle be displayed after the bourbon is finished?
Yes. Because the design is etched into the glass and hand painted, the empty bottle can be retained as a permanent commemorative keepsake.
