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.”
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:
Add peaches, mint leaves, and simple syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle to release the peach juices and mint oils.
Add bourbon, fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with gingerale. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a peach slice.
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!
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.
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.
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.
This cocktail has been called a delightful year-round sip, and it’s perfect for tuning into our weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.
Ingredients:
-2 parts bourbon
-1/2 parts: Cointreau, Luxardo, fresh squeezed lemon juice
-2 dashes of bitters
-Sugar rim
-Lemon ribbon
Directions:
Rim a chilled glass with sugar; set aside.
Combine all ingredients, except for garnish, in a shaker filled with ice.
Give 270 presented a $10,000 Whiskey Wednesdays proceeds check to the Kentucky Bluegrass Sergeant Major Association. The Bluegrass Sergeants Major Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to community service and providing college scholarships to military children in the Fort Knox, Kentucky area.
The organization is committed to build cohesion with local communities, recognize soldiers for outstanding performance, raise funds to enable the organization the ability to offer scholarships for soldiers’ children, and reach out to all veterans to gain their support with activities in the greater Fort Knox area.
Kentucky Bluegrass Sergeant Major Association was one of the six beneficiary organizations as part of the Whiskey Wednesday’s Bourbon Vault raffles. The funding is designated for area scholarships.
Bourbon aficionados and horse-racing fans have the chance to own a valuable part of history with the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Give 270, a Kentucky-based nonprofit, is hosting a bourbon raffle, featuring Woodford Reserve’s Kentucky Derby 150: Baccarat Edition whiskey as the grand prize. Only 150 of these rare decanters are available, including one that will be presented to the winner of the Kentucky Derby during the Garland of Roses ceremony at Churchill Downs on May 4.
Crafted by Woodford Reserve in celebration of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the Baccarat Edition is a triple-barreled American whiskey aged in three distinct casks – the traditional bourbon barrel, a cognac cask and an exclusive barrel seasoned within the Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle. Limited to just 150 bottles, each is showcased in a crystal decanter meticulously crafted by artisans of the French Maison Baccarat and presented in a custom leather carrying case. The Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition, described as the ultimate expression of American Whiskey, retails for $15,000.
Give 270’s raffle is set for Wednesday, May 8, at 8 p.m. In addition to the grand prize, each $20 ticket purchased offers participants two chances to win from a curated assortment of 20 limited edition and allocated Woodford Reserve products. 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 Kentucky Derby 150: Baccarat Edition.
“Our bourbon raffles have been incredibly successful in supporting important community initiatives while also offering truly unique and covetable bottles,” said Kenny Rambo, Co-founder of Give 270. “This latest edition’s grand prize is our most exceptional yet. It perfectly embodies the essence of what we call the Unicorn series, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the Kentucky Derby by doing what we do best: giving away exceptional bottles for exceptional causes.”
The upcoming Unicorn raffle is set to take place live on Give 270’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. All proceeds will benefit worthwhile organizations and initiatives in Kentucky and beyond. To date, Give 270 has raised over $1.5M for worthwhile causes ranging from meeting basic needs to mentoring and education initiatives. Tickets are available for purchase until 7 p.m. on the night of the drawing and there is no limit to the number of tickets purchased per individual. Winners do not need to be present for the drawing and do not need to reside in Kentucky; void where prohibited.
To purchase tickets and stay up-to-date on raffles and events hosted by Give 270, visit give270.org.
$20 buys a chance to win limited edition bottle in Kentucky nonprofit raffle
As part of a special World Down Syndrome Day fundraiser, Give 270 made a $2,100 match to Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH). The match gift ended on World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The amount was inspired by the Down syndrome marker, an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.
Funds raised will be used to support individuals with Down syndrome – as well as their families, friends, caregivers, teachers, and coworkers – in Central Kentucky, including Hardin, Grayson, LaRue, Breckinridge, Meade, Nelson and Hart counties.
Funding will be used for the following services:
Providing resources for families experiencing a new Down syndrome diagnosis.
Offering weekly and monthly services for individuals with Down syndrome (ex. cooking class, art class, etc.).
Supply regional classrooms with inclusive books.
Raise awareness about Down syndrome in the region.
Give 270 presented the proceeds check at DSAH’s ribbon cutting for their new facility.
To support DSAH, individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to text TheLuckyFew to 269-89 or visit dsheartland.org.
DSAH supports individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones through celebrating, educating, advocating and serving. This includes resources for families following a new Down syndrome diagnosis at birth as well as ongoing education opportunities such as cooking classes for young adults, art classes, group therapy opportunities and more. In addition to the classes, DSAH brings families together through events and ongoing support services.
