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  • Give 270 Donates $85,000 to CASA of the Heartland

    Give 270 Donates $85,000 to CASA of the Heartland

    As a result of Whiskey Wednesdays Round 9: Pappy Palooza, Give 270 was able to donate $85,000 to CASA of the Heartland, a non-profit child advocacy organization based in Elizabethtown, Ky., that serves all of Hardin County, LaRue County, and Fort Knox. CASA recruits, trains, and supports a network of volunteers, who are court-appointed to act as advocates for abused and neglected children under the protection of the County Family Court system.

    “We were hopeful that this raffle would help us generate funds for CASA, but we were blown away by the generosity of the community and Give 270,” said CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail. “This donation will allow us to continue growing our organization to advocate for even more children in Hardin and LaRue counties.”

    CASA of the Heartland will use the donation funds to help recruit additional volunteers and continue to support current volunteers who advocate for the most vulnerable children in the community. The organization relies on community support and partnerships to accomplish their mission each year.

    To learn more about CASA of the Heartland and their mission, visit casaheartland.org.

  • The Eric and Joe Show presents proceed check to Time to Shine

    The Eric and Joe Show presents proceed check to Time to Shine

    Thanks to all of our sponsors and attendees who made the the 10th Anniversary Eric & Joe Show presented by Magnolia Bank a huge success! Eric Clemens and Joe Bennett along with local sponsors were able to present a $12,500 proceeds check to Time to Shine, an Elizabethtown-based ministry serving the special needs community in central Kentucky. More than 1,500 people attended the Eric and Joe Show in November 2023 at The Historic State Theater Complex in Elizabethtown.

    Each year, The Eric and Joe Show, an annual holiday variety show and Give270 fundraiser, raises money for a nonprofit organization in central Kentucky. Thanks to our sponsors – Magnolia Bank, Sunrise Farms Construction, Lindsey Alicna – Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, The Assembly, Elizabethtown Tourism, Gabhart Family Dentistry, Dewster’s Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery, Studio One-Eleven, Quicksie 98.3, 94.3 The Wolf, Gerald Printing – Elizabethtown, Kentucky’s Heartland, Ginger Snap Media, Abell Media, and Central Kentucky Race Management.

    Learn more about how your business can sponsor the 2024 edition of The Eric and Joe Show at theericandjoeshow.com

  • Give 270 hosts inaugural 20/20 Unicorn bourbon raffle 

    Give 270 hosts inaugural 20/20 Unicorn bourbon raffle 

    Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270, having recently achieved a significant milestone of raising $1 million for various community organizations and initiatives, is set to host its newest charity whiskey raffle concept: 20/20 Unicorn. Scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m., each $20 ticket purchased offers participants two chances to win from a curated assortment of 20 Buffalo Trace products, including the grand prize: a bottle of Double Eagle Very Rare.

    Crafted in limited quantities by Buffalo Trace Distillery, Double Eagle Very Rare is a 20-year-old bourbon, double the age of the distillery’s standard Eagle Rare 10-year. Encased in a silver box and crystal decanter adorned with two sculpted crystal glass eagles, very few bottles were produced, with an individually-numbered letter of authenticity included with each. 

    During the raffle, prizes numbered two through 20 will be drawn initially, with all tickets returning to the tumbler for an opportunity to win the Double Eagle Very Rare.

    The 20/20 Unicorn theme is anticipated to be a recurring raffle concept for Give 270. Each event will offer $20 tickets providing the chance to win from a curated set of 20 prizes from a specific distillery, including a standout rare “unicorn” prize.

    “Through these unique raffles, we want to offer bourbon-lovers the chance to win some seriously rare bottles while giving back,” said Eric Clemens, Board Chair of Give 270. “We aim to not only celebrate exceptional spirits but also raise vital funds for the betterment of our local area.”

    The raffle is set to take place live on Give 270’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. All proceeds will benefit Give 270’s mission to support community, economic and workforce development of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox MSA (Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties) by raising funds for other area non-profit organizations and local initiatives. 

    To purchase tickets and stay up-to-date on raffles and events hosted by Give 270, visit give270.org. 

  • Left Hand

    Left Hand

    This contemporary riff on a Boulevardier is the perfect pairing for a fall night while checking out our weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.

    Ingredients:

    -1 1/2 oz. of your favorite Bourbon

    -3/4 oz. Campari & Sweet Vermouth

    -3 dashes of chocolate bitters

    Directions:

    1. In mixer, combine all ingredients with ice and stir until well-chilled.
    2. Strain into chilled coupe glass.
    3. Garnish with a cherry.
    4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
    5. Enjoy responsibly.
  • Give 270 Donates $3,400 to Wreaths Across America-Fort Knox

    Give 270 Donates $3,400 to Wreaths Across America-Fort Knox

    In honor of Veterans Day, Give 270 recently presented a check for $3,400 to purchase 300 wreaths to support Wreaths Across America-Fort Knox.

    “No matter where they served or how Wreaths Across America strives to ensure that no one is forgotten.” Wreaths Across America hosts activities throughout the year in support of their goal to place a wreath on every hero’s grave each December on Wreaths Across America Day. 

    To learn more about Wreaths Across America-Fort Knox or to sponsor a wreath, visit: wreathsacrossamerica.org/

  • Bourbon Pursuit: Creating Legal and Sustainable Bourbon Charity Raffles with Give 270

    Bourbon Pursuit: Creating Legal and Sustainable Bourbon Charity Raffles with Give 270

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    Bourbon and charity go hand-in-hand. There has been millions of dollars raised thanks to donations and the willingness of others to purchase for a good cause. However, doing it legally is not an easy task. I invited Eric Clemens and Kenny Rambo of Give 270 on the show to talk about being legit. They started Give 270 by raffling rare bourbons in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to raise money for local charities. Their mission is to make participation affordable and fun through bourbon raffles. This model has proven successful, but required getting licensed for charitable gaming. The founders discuss how they transitioned from a 501C3 nonprofit to operating legally, as well as how they source rare bourbons, select beneficiary charities, do real paper raffles, and handle taxes. While rewarding, they note challenges in navigating regulations and finding inventory amidst secondary market demand.

    Show Notes:

    • Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about single barrels not being regulated.
    • Why did you all want to start doing alcohol reform in Elizabethtown, KY?
    • What was the mission behind Give270?
    • Do you feel the success of raffles are because of the secondary market?
    • How did you move from a 501C3 to getting a charitable gaming license?
    • Does the pool get bigger by having a raffle versus an auction?
    • Do you really cut up names on a piece of paper and put them in a tumbler?
    • Has there ever been a situation where you are underwater on a raffle?
    • How do you discover and choose the charities you work with?
    • What are the biggest challenges of trying to do all this the legal way?
    • Are people letting you buy from their private collections?
    • What sort of taxes are involved?
    • Is there anything about the current system you would change?
  • Give 270 Donates $35,000 to United Way of Central Kentucky

    Give 270 Donates $35,000 to United Way of Central Kentucky

    Give 270 recently presented a check for $35,000 to United Way of Central Kentucky from a recent Whiskey Wednesdays raffle series.

    United Way of Central Kentucky solves complex and costly community challenges by forging partnerships and mobilizing resources to find new solutions to old problems that not one organization can address alone. Serving Hardin, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue and Meade Counties, United Way of Central Kentucky invites you to change the odds for residents across the region.

    “We give our heartfelt thanks to Give 270 for their generous donation. With this funding, we will provide essential support to local organizations with immediate needs through our Community Investment Mini-Grants program,” said a spokesperson from UWCK.

    To learn more about UWCK and their work in our community, visit: unitedwayck.org/

  • Toronto

    Toronto

    The cooler temperatures of fall call for something bold and different. The Toronto is a delicious, whiskey-forward drink with a bitter bite. The recipe invites a high proof rye (you pick your favorite). Depending on what camp you’re in, you can see it as a riff on a Manhattan or as a modified Old Fashioned. Make your own and decide while you watch the weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 parts rye
    • 1/4 part Fernet-Branca
    • 1/4 part demerara syrup
    • 2 dashes – angostura bitters
    • Flamed Orange peel for garnish

    Directions:

    1. In mixer, combine all ingredients with ice and stir until well-chilled.
    2. Strain into chilled coupe glass.
    3. Garnish with orange peel.
    4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
    5. Enjoy responsibly.
  • Give 270 Donates $65,468.76 to Honor Flight Bluegrass

    Give 270 Donates $65,468.76 to Honor Flight Bluegrass

    Give 270 recently presented a check for $65,468.76 to Honor Flight Bluegrass from funds raised in the latest Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 raffle. The funds raised included a $10,000 contribution from Veterans United Foundation.

    Honor Flight Bluegrass’s sole mission is to fly our heroes to Washington, DC to visit their respective memorials and reflect upon their service, sacrifices, and memories. To learn more about Honor Flight Bluegrass, visit: honorflightbluegrass.org.

  • Pama Old Fashioned

    Pama Old Fashioned

    We are still enjoying the flavors of pomegranate as we transition to the cooler temperatures. The Pama Old Fashioned has the warm flavors of fall and the bright orange citrus of winter. Kickoff the official start of fall with a Pama Old Fashioned. The recipe is well suited for a bourbon or rye 100 proof or higher (you pick your favorite). This is a great recipe to try as your watch the weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 1/2parts bourbon
    • 1/2 part PAMA (pomegranate liqueur)
    • 1/2 part simple syrup
    • 3 dashes – angostura bitters
    • 2 dashes – orange bitters
    • Orange peel for garnish

    Directions:

    1. In shaker, combine all ingredients with crushed ice and shake vigorously.
    2. Strain into bourbon glass over ice.
    3. Garnish with orange peel.
    4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
    5. Enjoy responsibly.