Bourbon and charity go hand-in-hand. There has been millions of dollars raised thanks to donations and the willingness of others to purchase for a good cause. However, doing it legally is not an easy task. I invited Eric Clements and Kenny Rambo of Give 270 on the show to talk about being legit. They started Give270 by raffling rare bourbons in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to raise money for local charities. Their mission is to make participation affordable and fun through bourbon raffles. This model has proven successful, but required getting licensed for charitable gaming. The founders discuss how they transitioned from a 501C3 nonprofit to operating legally, as well as how they source rare bourbons, select beneficiary charities, do real paper raffles, and handle taxes. While rewarding, they note challenges in navigating regulations and finding inventory amidst secondary market demand.
Show Notes:
Whiskey Quickie: Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review (2023) Review
Behind The Pursuit: Can New Whiskey Brands Become a Lifestyle Brand?
424 - Why Promote Bottom Shelf and Average Whiskey? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #84
Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Review
TWiB: Elijah Craig European Oak For the 2023 Ryder Cup, Pernod Launches the Mary Dowling Whiskey Company, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon
423 - Would Bourbon Be Popular Without Buffalo Trace?
Whiskey Quickie: Belfour Bourbon Finished in Texas Pecan Wood Review
TWiB: Molson Coors Acquires Blue Run Spirits, Marussia Beverages Acquires Watershed Distillery, Maker's Mark Puts Out A 10 Year Teaser
422 - Keeping it Super Premium with Mark and Sherri Carter of Old Carter
Whiskey Quickie: Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 001 The Journey Review
TWiB: Heaven Hill Fills Its 10 Millionth Barrel, Charlois Group Acquires Kelvin Cooperage, Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend
421 - The Growth of Bourbon Tourism By The Numbers with Sean Higgins of Mint Julep Tours
Whiskey Quickie: Dancing Goat Distillery #003 Review
TWiB: Pursuit Spirits Will Be On Whiskey Row, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Adds 4 New Distilleries, Milam & Greene's Latest Wildlife Collection
420 - What's a Cigar Batch? and Finished Whiskeys as Special Releases on Bourbon Community Roundtable #83
Whiskey Quickie: Bluebird Days Whiskey Review
TWiB: Name The Still at Buzzard's Roost, MGP Will Close Its GNS Distillery in Kansas, Green River Full Proof Single Barrel
419 - Making Bourbon Big at Retail with Brad Williams of GoPuff
Whiskey Quickie: Blackened x Wes Henderson Bourbon Finished in White Port Wine Casks Review
TWiB: Sazerac Wins Lawsuit Against Mini Weller Bottles, Evan Williams Launches Bourbon Bootcamp, New Riff Announces Sour Mash Single Malt Project
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