The 2026 Reserve of the 1839 Collection will be released this October, featuring Longwood’s new Coat of Arms framed by a gold foil border for a distinctive finish inside and out.

Last year, the 1839 Collection broke its own Virginia record for the most bottles sold from a single distillery in one day, and we expect demand to be high again. Approximately 1,000 bottles will be available for $69.99 each, with a limit of two bottles per person.

And new this year, for the first time, a limited number of bottles will be available for shipping outside Virginia. Availability varies by state.

If you would like to receive notification and be among the first in line to purchase your bottle of 2026 Reserve, use the interest sign-up form below. If you were signed up to receive text and email notifications about the release in a previous year, you will continue to receive updates for this year’s sale and do not need to sign up again.

Good luck, and in the meantime, check out the rest of Sandy River Distillery’s award-winning spirits at www.sandyriverdistillery.com.

The 1839 Collection Story

As plans came together for Longwood’s first Homecoming and Alumni Weekend celebration, we thought about the traditions that bind generations of Lancers together, and how we could celebrate that spirit. What better way with a new spirit that could be shared at Homecoming and Alumni Weekend?

We found a natural partner just five miles down the road in Sandy River Distillery. Mark and Candice Smith, who opened the distillery in 2021, set to work crafting a small batch bourbon that would appeal to Lancers far and near.

Thus, the 1839 Collection was born. Every bottle is infused with the Longwood spirit, down to the Rotunda seal in the Longwood blue wax that seals each cork. Our hope is that you share this single barrel bourbon with friends, family, and Lancers as you create new traditions.