Buffalo Trace auctioning off rare bourbon to raise money for Kentucky storm victims

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- About a month and a half after experiencing massive flooding Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort is now helping raise money for other storm victims.

Several buildings at the Frankfort distillery were flooded in early April. Now, restoration efforts are more than 90% complete, and the distillery is looking to help those affected by the flood and the recent tornado.

The "Pour It Forward for Kentucky" fundraiser involves an online auction of some sought-after bourbons and collectible items, including Chris Stapleton's guitar. There's also a sweepstakes for people who donate to the fundraiser.

Below are the items available in the auction:

A Sazerac Barrel Select experience, including the opportunity to pick and purchase a barrel of Blanton's Gold, plus a VIP tour and a one-night stay in Stagg Lodge.
Ultra-aged individual bottlings, such as Weller Millennium, Eagle Rare 25 and O.F.C. Vintage 2005.
Highly-coveted bourbon sets, such as a complete Pappy Van Winkle collection, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, 2024 Prohibition Collection and an E.H. Taylor Jr. lineup.
One bottle of Double Eagle Very Rare, plus a hand-crafted coffee table created from a former Double Eagle Very Rare barrel by the Buffalo Trace Whiskey Woodcraft team.
A variety of contributions from Chris & Morgane Stapleton's "Outlaw State of Kind" charitable fund including an Epiphone Hummingbird Studio guitar, exclusive merchandise and a bottle of Traveller Whiskey – each personally autographed by Chris Stapleton.
An all-expense paid trip for two (2) people to Fort Worth, TX for a behind-the-scenes visit of a 101 Studios set, the global entertainment company behind the hit show 'Yellowstone', featuring a filming of 'Y: Marshals' - the forthcoming 'Yellowstone' spinoff starring Luke Grimes.

There's also a sweepstakes for the following items:

Enter to win the opportunity to purchase one (1) bottle of O.F.C. Vintage 2006.
- Entrants will receive one entry for every $50 donation made through the registration site. There is no cap on the amount a person can donate.
Enter to win an exclusive PGA package including a PGA certificate for four (4) people to play a round of golf at the PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and two Buffalo Trace Bettinardi golf putters.
- Entrants will receive one entry for every $50 donation made through the registration site. There is no cap on the amount a person can donate.

"The recent spring storms have had a profound impact on communities across Kentucky and, especially in times like these, it's essential that we rally people to support our neighbors in need," Jake Wenz, president and CEO of Sazerac & Buffalo Trace Distillery, said in a news release Thursday. "Buffalo Trace remains committed to supporting our home state, and every bid placed is a step toward helping our community recover. We're grateful to stand alongside our partners and supporters in this effort to help ensure relief organizations have the vital resources they need to respond effectively."

The auction is open through June 5. To participate in the auction, click here. To participate in the sweepstakes, click here.

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