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  • The Godfather

    The Godfather

    Summertime is the perfect time to get back to the simple life focused on fun and bourbon! It’s also a great time to tune in for our weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.

    Ingredients:

    -2 parts bourbon (or scotch)
    -1/2 part amaretto

    Directions:

    1. Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full of ice. Add the bourbon and amaretto and stir until well-chilled.
    2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
    3. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
    4. Enjoy responsibly.
  • Give 270 partners with Barrels for Hope

    Give 270 partners with Barrels for Hope

    Give 270 recently partnered with Barrels for Hope to present a silent auction during their first annual event.

    The mission of Barrels for Hope Whiskey Club is to create a community of positive, loving, charitable people who are as passionate about bourbon as they are about helping others with the expectation of nothing in return. Profits from the barrels selected are donated to support four charitable organizations that focus on children, military, cancer, and mental health.

    Learn more about Barrels for Hope, here.

  • The Trent DiGiuro Foundation receives $30,500 from Give 270

    The Trent DiGiuro Foundation receives $30,500 from Give 270

    Mike and Ann DiGiuro, representing The Trent DiGiuro Foundation, received a proceeds check from Give 270 Board Chair Eric Clemens for $30,500 following the second raffle event hosted by BourbonRaffles.org.

    The DiGiuro’s started The Trent DiGiuro Foundation in honor of their son, Trent, who was tragically killed just three days shy of his 21st birthday. Trent was an accomplished student and athlete, playing as a walk-on offensive lineman at the University of Kentucky. Trent’s parents started the foundation to keep Trent’s memory alive and give back to their community through scholarships for 3 high schools in Oldham County and at the University of Kentucky.

    BOURBONRAFFLES.ORG is a new platform offering fundraising opportunities for the benefit of a broader group of non-profit organizations and worthwhile initiatives. By partnering with groups and organizations that have audiences interested in allocated and collectible whiskeys, Give 270 aims to expand its impact beyond its own region.

  • Youth Theater of Hardin County participants receive $2,000 Give 270 sponsorship

    Youth Theater of Hardin County participants receive $2,000 Give 270 sponsorship

    Young adults from Youth Theater of Hardin County took a break from rehearsals for their upcoming presentation of “Matilda” to accept a $2,000 sponsorship from Give 270.

    Youth Theater of Hardin County is a acting troop open to all Hardin County students – grades 6 through 12. Throughout the year, they provide workshops, each offering instruction and experience in music, dance, and drama. They also have the opportunity to audition to the six to seven performances each season.

    Be sure to check out their upcoming performance of “Matilda” in July 2024.

    • Friday 12 July at 7:00 pm
    • Saturday 13 July at 7:00 pm
    • Sunday 14 July at 3:00 pm (Matinee)
    • Friday 19 July at 7:00 pm
    • Saturday 20 July at 7:00 pm
    • Sunday 21 July at 3:00 pm (Matinee)
  • Give 270 raffle supports local Rotary Club

    Give 270 raffle supports local Rotary Club

    Kyle Hammer and Scott Turner, representing Elizabethtown/Hardin County AM Rotary, received an $11,517.52 proceeds check from Give 270 Board Chair Eric Clemens and Board Member Kenny Rambo following a recent Whiskey Wednesdays Bourbon Raffle.

    Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations in the world. The mission of Rotary is to “provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through [the] fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”

    Learn more about the local Hardin County AM Rotary.

  • BeBe’s Bourbon Peach Smash

    BeBe’s Bourbon Peach Smash

    This cocktail was made possible by one of our recent winners: BeBe and Peyton Powell. The pair brought fresh Alabama peaches to Give 270 when they picked up their prize! Not only is it perfect for summer sipping, but also for tuning into our weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.

    Ingredients:

    -2 parts bourbon 
    -1/2 parts simple syrup
    -1/2 fresh peach cubed & muddled
    -3-4 large mint leaves
    -Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer

    -Spring of Mint

    Directions:

    1. Add peaches, mint leaves, and simple syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle to release the peach juices and mint oils.
    2. Add bourbon, fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
    3. Top with gingerale. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a peach slice.
    4. Purchase your Whiskey Wednesday raffle tickets.
    5. Enjoy responsibly.
  • Give 270 participates in Buffalo Trace barrel pick

    Give 270 participates in Buffalo Trace barrel pick

    Kenny Rambo, Give 270 co-founder and board member, and Eric Clemens, Give 270 board chair, recently spent the day at Buffalo Trace in Franklin County (KY) for a special barrel pick. Kenny and Eric joined Give 270 friend Kris Patel with John O’s Liquors for the day. Don’t worry, the Give 270 community stands to benefit from our day of tasting.

    Whiskey Wednesday Bourbon Raffle prizes will soon feature a Give 270 Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Pick. We hope you love the seven single barrels we helped them pick! 

    In the meantime, check out our current Whiskey Wednesdays Bourbon Raffle and purchase your $5 ticket today!

  • Give 270 supports local pageant queen

    Give 270 supports local pageant queen

    Meighan Cable, Mrs. Kentucky 2025, received a Give 270 sponsorship for her journey to Mrs. America. Meighan is a lifelong resident of Hardin County (KY) and a longtime supporter of Give 270. Give 270 is proud to have the opportunity to support her journey.

    Meighan will be competing for Mrs. America 2025 on August 28th in Las Vegas.

    Check out her visit to the Wednesday Night live feed in June.

  • Leadership Hardin County receives check from Give 270

    Leadership Hardin County receives check from Give 270

    Members of the 2023-2024 Class of Leadership Hardin County received a Whiskey Wednesday’s proceeds check totaling $3,416.23. The proceeds will go to the the class’s philanthropic project in partnership with United Way of Central Kentucky to put book vending machines in an area school. Each year, the Leadership Hardin County class identifies a community need and works together to implement a solution.

    Give 270 designated one week of proceeds from Whiskey Wednesdays.

    Learn more about Leadership Hardin County, a program provided by Hardin County Chamber of Commerce.

  • Give 270 supports Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

    Give 270 supports Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

    Representatives from the Ohio River Valley chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society received a $5,000 proceeds check from Give 270 Board Chair Eric Clemens following one week of Whiskey Wednesdays Bourbon Raffle.

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Ohio River Valley Region offers a wide range of free educational and support programs for patients, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals.