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  • Win a bourbon set signed by Jim Gaffigan by playing Whiskey Wednesday Round 17

    Win a bourbon set signed by Jim Gaffigan by playing Whiskey Wednesday Round 17

    Whiskey Wednesday Round 17 just got a lot more interesting! Now through Dec. 17, your weekly tickets not only give you the chance to win some rare Pappy prizes, but also an exclusive bourbon set hand-selected and signed by comedian Jim Gaffigan. 

    This one-of-a-kind collection features a full vertical of single barrel selections chosen personally by Jim, complete with commemorative decals and his signature. The lineup includes: 

    • Old Forester (128.8 proof)
    • Bardstown Bourbon Company Single Barrel Finished Rye (124.8 proof) 
    • Nashville Barrel Company Bourbon (120.2 proof)
    • Buzzard’s Roost Toasted Single Barrel (112.2 proof) 
    • Peerless Kentucky Straight Bourbon (113.3 proof)

    In addition to this completely unreleased set of bottles, Jim has included one of his own personal bottles of Fathertime Middle Child Mystery: Empty Nester Strength (121.4 proof). Plus, the prize package will also include four tickets to see an upcoming Jim Gaffigan show, including a meet and greet with Jim, to be redeemed at a mutually agreed-upon location in the next calendar year, along with a signed and framed show poster.

    We at Give 270 are fortunate to be one of just six nonprofits selected to receive this vertical in support of our fundraising efforts. 

    The collection correlates with an upcoming bourbon-focused standup comedy special, which was performed by Jim in Louisville last month. We were fortunate enough to attend the filming of the special, and trust us, this set will have any bourbon lover in stitches. 

    In addition to being a renowned standup comedian and actor, Jim has ventured into the world of bourbon, co-founding Fathertime Bourbon with his business partner Stu Pollard. Their upcoming releases from the Precious Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey line — Fourth & Long and Empty Nester (Cask Strength) — are Kentucky-distilled, hand-selected by the two co-founders, bottled in Bardstown, and personally signed by Jim. Learn more at fathertime-bourbon.com. 

    For your chance to win this incredible prize package, just keep buying your Whiskey Wednesdays Round 17 Pappy Palooza tickets. And remember, all proceeds from this round will go toward CASA of the Heartland in its work to provide support and advocacy services to children of abuse and neglect in five central Kentucky counties.

    We’re incredibly grateful to Jim and Stu at Fathertime Bourbon for making this remarkable prize possible, and to you, our weekly players, who continue to help us support our worthwhile community organizations and initiatives. 

    Be sure to purchase your Round 17 tickets today!

  • RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 7

    RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 7

    • CARY FLANDERS, Scottsdale Arizona: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 12 year Lot B
    • BRIAN HANKS, Henrico, VA Willett 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Pick
    • NORBET JACKSON, Cloverport KY : Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • TONY EATON, Sellersburg IN: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • DAVID MCELVEE, Prairieville, LA: Buffalo Trace Give 270 Sazerac Barrel Select 1 L

  • RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 6

    RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 6

    • MATT JERNIGAN: Mansfield TX: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 12 year Lot B
    • JAMES OLIVE, Indianapolis, IN: Willett 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Pick
    • JEFF WENCE,Louisville KY : Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • JOSH STULTZ, Fort Wayne IN: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • JOSEPH KNAB, Lily PA: Buffalo Trace Give 270 Sazerac Barrel Select 1 L

  • Give 270 Presents $11,735 to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland

    Give 270 Presents $11,735 to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland

    As a result of our recent 50-4-50 Bourbon Strong raffle, Give 270 was proud to present a check for $11,735 to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH).

    Serving 42 counties across Kentucky, FAKH works to gather and distribute food to support neighbors in need and funds to help support and sustain agency partner food banks and pantries. Their vision is simple: provide equitable access to nutritious food so no one in Kentucky’s Heartland will go hungry. Learn more about the work that they do and how you can get involved at feedingamericaky.org

  • Bourbon Strong 50-4-50

    Bourbon Strong 50-4-50

    Thank you to everyone that made Bourbon Strong 50-4-50

    • James Harrill, Atlanta, GA: Six-Bottle “Pappy” Vertical
    • Emily Miles, Elizabethtown, KY: Five-Bottle BTAC
    • Matt Van Winkle: San Antonio, TX: Six-Bottle Weller Rainbow
    • Darren Harding, Gonzales, Tx: Daniel Weller 1794 Emmer Wheat Recipe
    • Ray White, Morehead, Ky: Eagle Rare 17 (2012)
    • Angie Strawmyer, Fishers, IN: Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 year
    • Nicholas Artymowicz, Oceanview, NJ : Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 year
    • Nathan Lindemeyer: DeWitt, MI: Weller C.Y.P.B
    • Dan Shot, Rochester, NY: Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel
    • Brian Woodard, Foreoaks, NC: Rock Hill Farms Single Barel
    • Patrick Walton, Huntsville, TX: Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Wyat Kapper, Decatur, IL: Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Al Danner,Geneva, AL: Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Alan Stewart, Elizabethtown, KY:Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Joseph Rakoczy, Merritt Island, FL:Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Roger Henson, Carrollton, IL: Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Austin Hodge, Carmel, IN:Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Jeffrey Walker, Dephos, Ohio: Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Cary Flanders, Scottsdale, Arizona: Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Travis White, Granger, TX: Willet 8-Year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
    • Isaac Hosier, Glendale, Arizona:Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Nick Wilke, Omaha, Nebraska:Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Albert Orozco, Redwood, CA: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Steven Branham, Pace, FL: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Steven Robinson, Hopkinsville, KY: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Nicholas Stellar, Cumming, GA: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Andrew Coxe, Midland, TX: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Babak Aminpour, Riverside, CA: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Scott Fankhouser, Newburg IN: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Bonnie Smith, Irvington, KY: Old Forester 100 Proof Cheer’s Wine & Spirits Single Barrel
    • Adam Justus, E Flat Rock, NC: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Rocky Mann, Cave Creek, Az:Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Perry Davidson. Mahoment, IL: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Anthony Luni, Whitestone, NY: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Eric Simpson, Hawesville, Ky: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Edward Durrett Simmeport, LA: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Bruce Dunn, Montgomery, NY: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Ryan Duffy, Noblesville IN: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Chace Tuck, Columbia, MO: Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Larry Batterson, Pleasant Gap, PA:Luca Mariano 113 proof Signature Bourbon
    • Brain Messenger, Elizabethtown, Ky:Weller Special Reserve
    • Jeff Webeler, Cincinnati, OH:Weller Special Reserve
    • William Fernandes, Louisville, Ky: Weller Special Reserve
    • John Griffin, Wake Forest, NC:Weller Special Reserve
    • John Pohlman, Urbandale, IA:Weller Special Reserve
    • Ben Fee, New Albany, IN:Weller Special Reserve
    • Tom Hasman, Rochester, NY:Weller Special Reserve
    • Richard Cobos, El Paso, TX: Weller Special Reserve
    • J. Mark Cowherd, Elkton, KY: Weller Special Reserve
    • Matt Maziarz, Branchburg, NY: Weller Special Reserve

  • RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 WEEK 5

    RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 WEEK 5

    • JEB BROST, Saratoga Spring, Utah: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 year
    • BONNIE SMITH, Irvington KY : Willett 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Pick
    • SONNY BELL, Frederick, Maryland: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • DAN HOLTZMAN, Heath, TX: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • DEVIN HIDALGO: Meridian, Idaho: Buffalo Trace Give 270 Sazerac Barrel Select 1 L

  • Whiskey Wednesdays Round 15 Pours Support into Storm Recovery

    Whiskey Wednesdays Round 15 Pours Support into Storm Recovery

    When communities face hardship, Kentuckians show up and that’s exactly what happened following recent storms across the region. Following Whiskey Wednesdays Round 15, generosity was on full display as Give 270 raised funds to support storm recovery efforts in three areas: Elizabethtown, Somerset, and London.

    Thanks to an incredible turnout, the final week of the round raised $4,500, which was divided among the three communities to aid local recovery and rebuilding initiatives. From repairing damage to supporting families in need, these funds will help neighbors get back on their feet.

    Abell Media – Hope and Heartbreak in London, KY

  • RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 4

    RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 4

    • ELIZABETH BROUGHTON, Ypsilanti, MI: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 year
    • ANDREW COXE, Midland TX : Willett 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Pick
    • RODERICK CAMPBELL, Youngsville LA: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • BILL DAMRON, Plainsboro, NJ: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • DONAVON BLANTON Seymour IN: Buffalo Trace Give 270 Sazerac Barrel Select 1 L

  • RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 3

    RAFFLE WINNERS ROUND 17 Week 3

    • JEREMY STENDBACK, Morton IL: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 13 year
    • WILLIAM JAGOE, Owensboro KY : Willett 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Pick
    • JOHN SAYERS, Mobile AL: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • NATHANIEL NORD, Newburg IN: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • CHRIS YOCUM, New Salsburg IN: Buffalo Trace Give 270 Sazerac Barrel Select 1 L

  • Raffle Winners Round 17 Week 2

    Raffle Winners Round 17 Week 2

    • JEFF PASSEN: Moultonboro New Hampshire: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 year
    • MICHAEL STARR: Pahrump Nevada: Willett 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Pick
    • ERICEK MOSES: Naples FL: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • ERIK FRICKERSON: Elizabethtown KY: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
    • JOSEPH TIRPAK: Irwin PA: Buffalo Trace Give 270 Sazerac Barrel Select 1 L