(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), will award lottery registrants the opportunity to purchase 1,434 bottles of rare whiskeys from the Van Winkle set, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), and E.H. Taylorthrough its Limited-Release Lotteries. Three separate lotteries will be conducted, with one for each collection of these limited-release whiskeys and one for the E.H. Taylor bourbon. One entry per household, per drawing is allowed and entries that are duplicative will be disqualified. Each participant may opt in to either one, two, or all of these lotteries and/or drawings and residents and licensees from Pennsylvania will have until 5 P.M. this Friday, January 16th, to opt in by visiting the Limited-Release Lottery web page by clicking here. According to a release in Harrisburg yesterday from the PLCB, here is some more information about these three lotteries, which will be held in the following order to award the right to purchase individual bottles:

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Lottery

The first lottery will feature 324 bottles from the BTAC.

 

Winning entries are limited to one bottle per participant, and if a participant wins a bottle in a drawing within this lottery, they will be removed from subsequent drawings in this lottery. Purchase is limited to one bottle per participant for the BTAC lottery.

 

The retail price for each 750-milliliter bottle in this collection is $149.99:

• Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 18 Year Old – nine bottles for individual consumers, three for licensees
• Eagle Rare Straight Bourbon 17 Year Old – 18 bottles for individual consumers, six for licensees
• William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof – 45 bottles for individual consumers, 15 for licensees
• George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof – 45 bottles for individual consumers, 15 for licensees
• Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof – 126 bottles for individual consumers, 42 for licensees

 

The Van Winkle Lottery

The second lottery will feature 1,062 bottles of Kentucky whiskeys, produced by Pappy Van Winkle’s grandson using recipes dating back four generations.

 

Winning entries are limited to one bottle per participant, and if a participant wins a bottle in a drawing within this lottery, they will be removed from subsequent drawings in this lottery. Purchase is limited to one bottle per participant for the Van Winkle lottery. Drawings will be held, in the following order, to award the right to purchase individual bottles:

• Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Straight Bourbon 23 Year Old, $449.99 each – 32 bottles for individual consumers, 10 for licensees
• Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Straight Bourbon 15 Year Old, $199.99 each – 34 bottles for individual consumers, 11 for licensees
• Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Straight Bourbon 20 Year Old, $319.99 each – 34 bottles for individual consumers, 11 for licensees
• Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Straight Bourbon 10 Year Old, $129.99 each – 118 bottles for individual consumers, 39 for licensees
• Van Winkle Special Reserve Straight Bourbon 12 Year Old, $149.99 each – 580 bottles for individual consumers, 193 for licensees

 

The E.H. Taylor Lottery

The third lottery will feature 48 bottles of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Straight Bourbon Limited Edition Bottled in Bond, $149.99 each – 36 bottles for individual consumers, 12 for licensees.

 

Both retail entrants and licensee entrants are encouraged to review the lottery Terms and Conditions before entering the Limited-Release Lotteries.

 

Individual consumers and licensees interested in entering one or more lotteries or drawings must have an active account with FWGS.com with billing information on file. Each participant is encouraged to verify that accurate, up-to-date billing information is associated with his or her customer account, to prevent transaction delays or cancellations. Once the Limited-Release Lottery registration period closes, entrants will not be able to update their payment information. If someone is selected as a winner and the payment is declined for any reason, the entrant will forfeit their entry and the opportunity to purchase the bottle. Entrants are encouraged to review their account to verify that payment/billing information and the delivery location is accurate before entering the lottery.

 

Store delivery of Limited-Release Lottery products is required; failure to identify a valid store for delivery may result in the loss of the right to purchase that product. All lottery item(s) purchased will be delivered to the Fine Wine & Good Spirits location chosen by the entrant at the time of entry. Only individuals submitting eligible entries will be able to pick up their lottery purchases in their designated stores after presenting valid photo ID; bottles will not be released by stores to alternate pickup persons or anyone other than the lottery entrant. Winning entrants who fail to personally appear to pick up their lottery purchase(s) or who otherwise attempt to circumvent these requirements will be disqualified.

 

In light of attempts by previous lottery winners to illegally resell products obtained through Limited-Release Lotteries, the lottery Terms and Conditions remind residents that the sale of alcoholic beverages without a license is strictly prohibited under Pennsylvania law. When entering a Limited-Release Lottery, a participant will be asked to acknowledge that he or she has read and understands these terms and conditions.

 

Limited-Release Lotteries are open to Pennsylvania residents and licensees age 21 or older who provide both a verifiable Pennsylvania billing address and a Fine Wine & Good Spirits store address at registration. Any registrant with a billing address that cannot be verified as a Pennsylvania address will be removed from the lottery. Entries will be vetted for duplicative names, addresses, and other information, and duplicates will be deleted from the lottery pool.

 

Lottery drawings will be witnessed by an independent third party. Winners will be selected at random by computer program. Participants will be notified by email when the lottery process is complete.

 

The PLCB regulates the distribution of beverage alcohol in Pennsylvania, operates Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores statewide, and licenses more than 20,000 alcohol producers, retailers, and handlers. The PLCB also works to reduce and prevent dangerous and underage drinking through partnerships with schools, community groups, and licensees. For more information about the PLCB, visit pa.gov/lcb.

 

Fine Wine & Good Spirits is Pennsylvania’s go-to destination for wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails, as well as in-store tastings and events. With more than 560 stores, 13 licensee service centers and a robust online shopping experience at FWGS.com, Fine Wine & Good Spirits offers a wide selection of products for customers to discover new favorites, find trusted classics, and explore exclusive, limited-release selections. Fine Wine & Good Spirits and the PLCB contribute to the state’s economy by returning taxes and profits – nearly $23.5 billion since the agency’s inception – to Pennsylvania’s General Fund, financing Pennsylvania’s schools, health and human services programs, law enforcement, and public safety and community initiatives. The PLCB also provides financial support for the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, other state agencies, and local municipalities across the state.

 

Every purchase made at a Fine Wine & Good Spirits store or at FWGS.com helps strengthen Pennsylvania, supporting nearly 6,000 employees and more than 2,500 communities across the commonwealth.