LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A lucky bourbon fan could win six rare Pappy Van Winkle bottles, all signed by Julian Van Winkle III, while helping families who stay at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana.
The raffle begins March 17. Tickets are $100 each and available online by clicking here.
Julian Van Winkle III, president of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, personally signed each bottle and will contact this year’s winner to congratulate them.
The flight includes:
- Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year (2024)
- Pappy Van Winkle 20-Year (2024)
- Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year (2024)
- Van Winkle Family Reserve 13-Year Rye (2024)
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12-Year (2024)
- Old Rip Van Winkle 10-Year (2024)
Bourbon expert Marc Abrams authenticated each bottle.
"Having a complete collection, including the rye, makes it a true vertical," Abrams said.
RMHCK CEO Hal Hedley said the organization will sell 1,984 tickets to honor the year the charity opened.
"These six coveted bottles go directly to support sick children and their families," Abrams said.
The winning ticket will be drawn at 11 a.m. April 23. The winner does not need to be present. More information is available online.
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