Tag: Bourbon

  • Give 270 Raises a Glass—and Funds—for Military Families

    Give 270 Raises a Glass—and Funds—for Military Families

    Give 270 recently presented a $3,650 donation to the Fort Knox Spouses and Community Club (FKSCC), raised through Round 14 of their popular Whiskey Wednesdays raffle. Each round of the raffle allows participants to purchase $5 tickets for a chance to win rare and collectible bottles of bourbon, with proceeds going directly to local nonprofits.

    FKSCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Fort Knox military community through scholarships, charitable grants, and social activities that connect and uplift military spouses. This donation will go toward funding scholarships for high school seniors, military spouses pursuing higher education, and local organizations that support Fort Knox families.

    Give 270’s creative approach to fundraising—through weekly raffles and signature events—has raised over $1.8 million for causes in Hardin, Meade, and LaRue counties since its founding in 2016. The partnership with FKSCC reflects the shared mission of both organizations to serve and strengthen the Fort Knox and Elizabethtown communities.

    Learn more or get involved at give270.org and fortknoxscc.com.

  • Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 2: April 16th

    Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 2: April 16th

    MARTIN JONES, Punta Gorda, FL: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

    RYAN LUEBBEN, Milwaukee, WI: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    SAMUEL FISCHEL, Elizabethtown, KY: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    KEENA STRANEY, Vine Grove, KY: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    SHANNON WEBER, Elizabethtown, KY: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    MATT NEWTON, Woodstock, GA: BONUS BOTTLE Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

  • Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 1: April 9th

    Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 1: April 9th

    ROBERT BOYD, Maidsville, WV: Bottle and locker TBD

    SKIP LANDON, Chicago, IL: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    SAMUEL SKIPPER, Fairdale, KY: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    DOUG WINKLE, Bellefontaine, OH: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    ALFRED BELL, Frederick, MD: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    RYAN DUFFY, Noblesville, IN: BONUS BOTTLE Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

  • $22,620 Raised for The Wizdom Foundation

    $22,620 Raised for The Wizdom Foundation

    In a remarkable display of community support, Give 270’s BR-006 raffle has raised $22,620 for The Wizdom Foundation. This generous contribution will aid the foundation in its mission to support local Kentuckiana charities through bourbon bottle donations.

    The Wizdom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting local Kentuckiana communities by donating bourbon bottles to a diverse range of charitable causes. Their goal is to raise at least $1 million by the end of 2024 to support these initiatives. Operating on a 100% public donation model, every dollar raised through online fundraisers is issued back as grants to charity partners, thanks to the foundation’s generous monthly and annual contributors .

    The BR-006 raffle featured a lineup of rare and collectible bourbons, attracting enthusiasts and supporters alike. The funds raised will directly benefit local charities in need, furthering The Wizdom Foundation’s mission to help those most in need in the Kentuckiana area.

    With the success of the BR-006 raffle, The Wizdom Foundation continues to make strides toward its goal of raising $1 million by the end of 2024. Their commitment to supporting local charities through bourbon bottle donations remains steadfast, and the community’s involvement plays a crucial role in achieving this mission.

    For more information on upcoming raffles and how to get involved, visit The Wizdom Foundation’s website.

  • Raffle Winners Round 14 Week 12: March 26th

    Raffle Winners Round 14 Week 12: March 26th

    KEENA STRANEY, Vine Grove, KY: Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

    SCOTT HOLTSWARTH, Wentzville, MO: Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 year

    JIM ROCHETTO, Ladd, IL: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    ROBERT HUNTER, Beavercreek, OH: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    BILL FOGLE, Bardstown, KY: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    AL DANNER, Geneva, AL: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

  • Raffle Winners Round 14 Week 11: March 19th

    Raffle Winners Round 14 Week 11: March 19th

    JOEL SALING, Cincinnati, OH: Old Rip Van Winkle

    DEVIN HIDALGO, Brentwood, CA: Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 year

    DAVID (just DAVID), Elizabethtown, KY: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    JOSEPH PEREGRIM, JR, Watervliet, NY: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    MICHAEL WRIGHT, Fairview, PA: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

  • Frozen Fingers, Full Glasses: The Knob Creek Pick

    Frozen Fingers, Full Glasses: The Knob Creek Pick

    Another below-freezing Kentucky day didn’t stop Give 270 co-founders Kenny and Joe from heading out to Clermont, KY, for a barrel-pick adventure at the iconic James B. Beam Distillery. As guests of Kris from Cheers Wine and Spirits in Leitchfield, they were joined by other members tasting panel of fellow bourbon lovers for the Knob Creek Single Barrel Select experience.

    Inside the tasting room—thankfully warmer than in the rickhouses—the panel gathered around a table, ready to get down to business. Barrels lined up, glasses poured, and the hunt for the perfect pour was on. Each taster had their own process—some nosed the glass for deep oak and caramel notes, others swirled and let the flavors open up—but everyone was focused on finding the barrel that stood out from the rest.

    One by one, they worked through the lineup. Rich, bold, high-proof picks with all the signature Knob Creek character—deep vanilla, warm spice, and that signature kick. The selected barrel is nearly 10 years old and will be bottled at 122.8 proof!

    Cold weather or not, this pick was worth it. The team locked in a bold, flavor-packed Knob Creek Single Barrel —and you’ll want to be ready for it when it comes out this spring!

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  • From Barrel to Glass: Cold-Weather Picks at Buffalo Trace

    From Barrel to Glass: Cold-Weather Picks at Buffalo Trace

    Eric and Kenny didn’t let Kentucky’s freezing temps slow them down. Bundled up and ready for business, they spent the day at Buffalo Trace with Kris and John from John O’s Liquors and members of the tasting panel, chasing some seriously good bourbon.

    The day kicked off with a walk through the historic distillery—cold air, bourbon-soaked wood, and that unmistakable rickhouse aroma. But the real action was back at the barrels. Lined up and waiting, 13 single barrels were on deck for tasting, each offering its own bold character. From the smooth depth of Buffalo Trace and the rich oak of Eagle Rare to the sweet heat of Weller 107 and the rare complexity of Blanton’s Gold, every sip was a battle against the cold—and well worth it.

    Despite the chill, the team powered through, swirling and sipping until they locked in the final picks. Hours in the rickhouse, frozen fingers, but a lineup of barrels that are nothing short of incredible.

    These single barrel picks are headed your way soon, and trust us—they’re worth braving the cold for. Stay tuned, and get your glasses ready.