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Kentucky Bourbon Benefit raises over $3M in relief for tornado victims
« on: December 30, 2021, 01:58:37 am »
Kentucky Bourbon Benefit raises over $3M in relief for tornado victims

Kentucky's bourbon industry has raised more than $3.3 million to provide relief to residents impacted by tornadoes that slammed the state earlier this month.

The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit, a six-day auction organized by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, Bourbon Crusaders and author and Bourbon curator Fred Minnick, featured rare bottles, private barrel selections and more. The auction's livestreamed finale on Dec. 21 raised $1.77 million alone.

A total of 5,158 bidders vied for the benefit auction’s 429 lots. Bidders came from all 50 states; Washington, D.C.; and as far away as Puerto Rico and Guam. Kentucky led the way with nearly 1,000 registered bidders. All proceeds went to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, the state’s approved fund...................

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/kentucky-bourbon-3m-tornado-victims-relief
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Re: Kentucky Bourbon Benefit raises over $3M in relief for tornado victims
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2021, 03:48:21 pm »
Raise a glass to 'em!
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Re: Kentucky Bourbon Benefit raises over $3M in relief for tornado victims
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2021, 05:02:35 pm »
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