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Sazerac Auctioning Rare Whiskeys for Hurricane Relief
Sazerac Company announced it will hold an online auction of some of its most-prized and highly-coveted spirits to raise funds for the American Red Cross’s relief efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
In partnership with BlockBar, a global marketplace offering access to some of the world’s most sought-after bottles, barrels and casks, Sazerac will be auctioning a variety of individual bottles and collections from its top distilleries and brands, including Buffalo Trace Distillery, The Last Drop Distillers, Barton 1792 Distillery, and A. Smith Bowman Distillery. The auction can be viewed at blockbar.com/producers/sazerac/sazerac-hurricane-relief-charity-auction.
In late September, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm sweeping across the Southeast leaving behind catastrophic damage. The storm caused devastating floods in Western North Carolina and surrounding areas and led to the loss of more than 200 lives. Not long after, Hurricane Milton hit Florida’s Tampa Bay area causing flooding and widespread power outages.
“Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected by these devastating storms,” Jake Wenz, President and CEO of Sazerac, said in a news release. “Our goal is to help aid the Hurricanes Milton and Helene recovery efforts in cities and states most impacted by the storms. Every dollar raised will go directly to those in need. We thank the American Red Cross for everything they do.”
“We are honored to partner with Sazerac for this charity auction supporting the relief efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene,” Dov Falic, Blockbar CEO & Co-Founder, said. “This represents a unique opportunity for our community to acquire exceptional bottles some of the finest spirits from Sazerac’s esteemed distilleries and brands, while also providing an opportunity for our community to make a meaningful impact during a time of need. We invite all whiskey enthusiasts and collectors to join us in this effort and help support those affected by the hurricanes.”
As part of the auction, a combination of rare and highly coveted Sazerac products will be available, including spirits sold individually as well as lineups of fan favorites sold as sets. To encourage maximum engagement from the worldwide spirits community, the auction will be run as a “no reserve” auction with the starting bid for each bottle or collection beginning at $100.
The full list of spirits available include:
Individual Bottles:
1. Double Eagle Very Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon
2. The Last Drop Release 28: Drew Mayville Signature Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys
3. The Last Drop Release 32: Louise McGuane 32-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
4. The Last Drop Release 33: 15th Anniversary 40-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Bourbon Sets:
5. Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
6. Buffalo Trace Distillery Premium Bottle Collection:
7. W.L. Weller Bourbon Collection:
8. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection:
9. 1792 Bourbon Collection
10. A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Collection
The auction is live through November 1st at 10 a.m. EST. Details on the auction and how to bid can be found at blockbar.com/producers/sazerac/sazerac-hurricane-relief-charity-auction. All proceeds from the online auction will go toward the American Red Cross to aid in their Hurricanes Milton and Helene disaster relief efforts.
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About Sazerac Company
With over 400 years of history, Sazerac is one of the world’s largest distilled spirits companies. Over 500 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac portfolio, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Weller, The Last Drop Distillers and many more. To learn more visit www.sazerac.com.
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About BlockBar
BlockBar enables the wine and spirits community to buy, store, sell, gift, and ship the highest quality wines and spirits, sourced directly from producers and authenticated via blockchain. Its team has access to the world’s most sought-after bottles, barrels, and casks, many of which are unique to BlockBar. For more information, visit https://blockbar.com/.
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