ROW 94 Readies Trespasser's Proof Bourbon
Dierks Bentley's bourbon brand is finishing a limited release inside a secure off-limits location at the Grand Ole Opry.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Country
ROW 94, the bourbon brand of country singer Dierks Bentley, is launching a limited edition called Trespasser's Proof. The four-barrel batch is finishing its aging inside a secure, off-limits location at the Grand Ole Opry.
Why it matters
The release ties Nashville's music venues directly to the production of a spirit, drawing on the brand's connection to the city's country scene. It offers local whiskey fans and music followers a new limited product tied to Nashville landmarks.
The release is a four-barrel batch aged a minimum of four years at Green River Distilling Co. in Kentucky before being finished at the Grand Ole Opry. Pricing, bottle count and the exact release date beyond early 2027 were not specified.
The players
Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley is a country singer and the founder of the bourbon brand ROW 94.
ROW 94
ROW 94 is a bourbon brand founded by country singer Dierks Bentley, with a tasting room at the Bode Hotel in downtown Nashville.
Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is a long-running country music venue and radio program in Nashville.
Mint Julep Experiences
Mint Julep Experiences is the company that runs the Music Whiskey Trail tour with ROW 94.
The details
Trespasser's Proof began aging at Green River Distilling Co. in Kentucky and was later moved to Nashville to absorb vibrations and sounds from the Opry stage. The bourbon was finished with staves of hard white oak and sugar maple. The release was inspired by Bentley's pre-fame habit of sneaking backstage at Nashville venues.
Timeline
Aging began at Green River Distilling Co. for a minimum of four years.
The batch is set for release in early 2027.
Industry Dynamics
Artist-owned spirits brands have grown alongside Nashville's tourism economy, and ROW 94 links that trend to the Grand Ole Opry and the Music Row district. The release reflects how country performers increasingly build branded products around the places that shaped their careers.
Trespasser's Proof will be available online and at select bourbon bars and retailers when it arrives in early 2027. Fans can also join the Music Whiskey Trail tour, which runs every Saturday and stops at Music Row, Lower Broadway and the Gulch.
The takeaway
Trespasser's Proof shows how artist-owned brands can turn Nashville landmarks into part of a product's story. Readers interested in the bourbon can plan around the early 2027 release window.
Further reading
For more on the city's country scene, explore Nashville Country coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by American Songwriter.
