Country music artist Dierks Bentley is bringing his ROW 94 bourbon brand to the Grand Ole Opry, where a new limited-edition bourbon will complete its final aging stage on the historic grounds. More Entertainment News
Bentley unveiled ROW 94 Trespasser’s Proof during a press conference at the Grand Ole Opry celebrating the second annual Dierks Day. The four-barrel batch began its final aging process at a secure, off-limits location at the Opry on November 4, with a limited release planned for early 2027.
The bourbon begins its journey at Green River Distilling Co. in Kentucky, using the same mash bill as the original ROW 94 and aging for a minimum of four years before being transferred to the Grand Ole Opry.
The new expression also pays tribute to the Ryman Auditorium, which served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry for nearly 30 years. Trespasser’s Proof will be finished using staves made from hard white oak and sugar maple, the same wood species used in the Ryman’s historic stage and the wooden circle that remains part of the current Opry stage.
The name Trespasser’s Proof is inspired by Bentley’s early days in Nashville, when he was known for sneaking backstage at music venues to get closer to the artists and music he loved.
“I’ve spent most of my life trying to get closer to the music, sometimes through doors I wasn’t supposed to walk through,” Bentley said. “That same intense passion for country music is what inspired this bourbon, and getting to bring a little piece of Nashville history into it makes it even more special.”
The final proof will be determined before bottling. ROW 94 Trespasser’s Proof is expected to retail for $100 and will be available online and at select bourbon bars and retailers while supplies last.
Bentley also announced the opening of the first ROW 94 Tasting Room, located at the Bode Hotel at 401 President Ronald Reagan Way in downtown Nashville.
The tasting room opened to the public Thursday, November 5, and will operate Thursday through Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. The space features a Dierks Bentley hologram, memorabilia from his tours, autographed guitars and historical photos from Green River Distilling Co.
Guests can sample three ROW 94 bourbons with Flight 94 for $25 or choose from a cocktail menu featuring drinks such as the Broadway Smoke, The Front ROW, 615 Sunset and Dierks’ Lemonade.
The brand also announced The Music Whiskey Trail: Dierks Bentley & ROW 94, a new guided tour in partnership with Mint Julep Experiences. Beginning Saturday, November 7, fans can explore Nashville through the eyes of Dierks Bentley with The Music Whiskey Trail: Dierks Bentley & ROW 94. The three-hour guided tour from Mint Julep Experiences will take guests through Music Row, Lower Broadway, and the Gulch, with stops at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, the historic Ryman Auditorium and the new ROW 94 Tasting Room. The tour runs every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. and costs $169 per person. Tickets are available at mintjuleptours.com.
For more information, visit ROW94whiskey.com.
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