JEFFREY HORNER, Centerville, VA : E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
JOSEPH KNAB ,Lily PA: E.H.Taylor Small Batch
CHARLES CONTI , : Willett 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel
KIERN SMITH Johnson City TN: Luca Mariano Signature Bourbon
Luca Mariano Ambassador 86
This past week, we had the honor of presenting a check for $2,405 to the Baptist Health Foundation Hardin, one of the benefactors of Whiskey Wednesday Round 15.
These funds were specifically raised to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baptist Health Hardin — a place where some of the tiniest, most vulnerable babies receive critical care and where families walk through some of the most challenging days of their lives.
The NICU team had expressed a need for additional supplies and support resources to help families navigating extended stays and high-stress situations. Thanks to the generosity of our community and the success of this round of Whiskey Wednesday, we’re proud to help meet that need.
This check represents more than just dollars — it’s a tangible reminder of the power of bourbon, community, and compassion coming together for a meaningful cause.
To everyone who bought a ticket, shared a post, or helped spread the word: thank you for making a real difference.
Cheers to giving back — one pour at a time.
Give 270’s BR-008 was another exciting and impactful round in our ongoing mission to pair bourbon with great causes. This time, we raised $8,080 to benefit the Kentucky Jailers Association Scholarship Fund, helping support the educational goals of students connected to Kentucky’s jailer community.
BR-008 gave participants the chance to win from several incredible bourbon prizes, including the grand prize: a stunning 6-bottle Weller “Rainbow” Vertical!
Thanks to everyone who entered and helped us turn a passion for bourbon into real opportunity for students across the Commonwealth.
We at Give 270 have been known to give away some truly rare and sought-after bourbon prizes over the years, but the grand prize for our upcoming Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 raffle might just be the rarest yet. This time around, we’re giving away a bottle of Booker’s Single Barrel, a limited edition, one time release that has an incredible backstory.
“The Second Chance Batch,” a special 2022 release, is the first and only single barrel ever from Jim Beam Distillery’s Booker’s line. It honors DeeAnn Hogan, a Jim Beam plant coordinator who donated her kidney for Master Distiller Fred Noe’s transplant, as well as the University of Kentucky Transplant Center team led by Dr. Malay Shah. Donated by Jim Beam to benefit the center, the barrel came from Floor 4 of Warehouse D and was selected in May 2022 by Noe and Medicinal Whiskey Charity, tanked in August and bottled that October.
The bottle we are giving away is number 134 out of a limited edition of 175. It features a distinctive blue wax seal, comes in a commemorative wooden case, and is personally signed by Fred Noe, the great-grandson of bourbon legend Jim Beam and a leading figure behind brands such as Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, and Booker’s. The Second Chance Batch was never available for retail sale and was bottled exclusively for charitable purposes.
Plus, this sought-after grand prize is one of 50 total prizes that will be given away during the 50-4-50 raffle. The second and third grand prizes include a Little Book 10-bottle Vertical and a Booker’s 10 Year Anniversary bottle. In addition to the grand prizes, some of the other prizes given away during the raffle will include a Booker’s Rye, Booker’s 25th Anniversary bottle, Booker’s 30th Anniversary bottle, Little Book the Infinite: Edition 1 and more. During the raffle, prizes four through 50 will be drawn, and each of those winning tickets will be returned to the drawing tumbler for the drawing of the three grand prizes.
Be sure to purchase your tickets today before they run out, and join us live on our Facebook page or YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 2 at 8 p.m. as we give away some amazing prizes. All proceeds support our friends at United Way of Central Kentucky and their Mini Grants Program, which provides immediate assistance for impactful projects and initiatives in the region, such as Helping Hand of Hope’s Affordable Christmas program, the 21st Century Program at New Highland Elementary School, playground equipment at LaRue County Schools, the Headstart Garden through Breckinridge-Grayson Programs, Inc. and many others.
See you on the livestream!
Give 270’s BR-007 Bourbon Raffle raised $5,000 for CASA of Lexington! This round featured two standout items: a 2024 Kentucky Derby edition Woodford Reserve Baccarat bottle and a halter worn by Mystik Dan, the winner of last year’s Kentucky Derby.
Proceeds from the raffle directly benefited CASA of Lexington, an organization that recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in the family court system. Their work helps ensure children who’ve experienced abuse or neglect have a voice during some of the most critical times in their lives.
By raffling off rare and meaningful items — like the Baccarat bottle celebrating Derby tradition and the halter worn by a champion — we were able to pair Kentucky pride with a cause that truly makes a difference.Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and helped us support this mission. Together, we’re proving that bourbon can do more than raise a glass — it can raise hope.
Give 270 proudly presented a $3,650 donation to the Elizabethtown Rotary Club, raised during Round 14 of the Whiskey Wednesdays raffle series. These funds will go directly to the club’s scholarship program, supporting students in the Elizabethtown area as they pursue higher education.
Each year, the Elizabethtown Rotary Club awards scholarships to deserving local students—helping remove financial barriers to college and post-secondary opportunities. By investing in these young leaders, the Rotary Club is living out its mission of “Service Above Self” and strengthening the future of our community.
Thanks to the support of our Whiskey Wednesday participants, this contribution is another great example of how a simple $5 ticket can have a lasting impact. Together, we’re turning bourbon into a force for good—one bottle and one student at a time.
To learn more about Give 270 and future raffles that support causes like this, visit give270.org.
Whiskey Wednesday Round 15 is off to a powerful start, and we’re thrilled to share that April 16th Whiskey Wednesday raised $3,136.30 for the Elizabethtown Community & Technical College (ECTC) Foundation!
Each round of Whiskey Wednesday brings together our generous community for a chance to win top-notch bottles of bourbon—and more importantly, to give back to causes making a real impact right here at home. This week was no exception.
The ECTC Foundation plays a vital role in improving lives across our region by supporting students, faculty, and strategic college initiatives. Through scholarships, program development, and emergency student assistance, the foundation ensures that more people have access to education, training, and the tools they need to succeed.
As their mission states: “Better Lives for a Better Community.” And thanks to our Whiskey Wednesday supporters, over $3,100 will go toward making that mission a reality.
👉 Learn more about the foundation here: https://elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/ectc-for-better-lives/index.html
To everyone who bought a ticket, spread the word, or raised a glass in support—thank you. Your generosity continues to show just how powerful a simple $5 ticket (and a good pour of bourbon) can be.
Stay tuned for more – we’re just getting started. Cheers to community, connection, and giving back.