Bourbon fans can help make life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses through the 2024 Great Bourbon Raffle.

Ticket sales are under way now. They are $100 each, and three prize winners will be selected on Monday, April 1^s, at 12:00 P.M. EST live on the Make-a-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Facebook page (makeawishohkyin). Tickets can be purchased at oki.wish.org/bourbon. 

Each raffle ticket purchased gives entrants three chances to win a rare collection of bourbon. Prizes are detailed below. All raffle tickets will be combined into one pool or pile, and the drawing will pull, separately, three winning tickets. The first selected ticket will receive Prize 3, the second selected ticket will receive Prize 2, and the third selected ticket will receive Prize 1. 

PRIZE 1 – Full Vertical of Pappy (value of $13,000): Indulge in the rare and coveted Pappy Van Winkle Vertical, a meticulously curated collection showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of this iconic bourbon dynasty. This extraordinary ensemble features a lineup of exceptional releases, each embodying the rich heritage and distinct character that defines Pappy Van Winkle. The lot includes Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 proof, Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 Year, Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old, Pappy Van Winkle’s 15 Year Old Family, Pappy Van Winkle’s 20  Year Old Family, and Pappy Van Winkle’s 23 Year Old Family. 

PRIZE 2 – Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (value of $7,500): Embark on a connoisseur’s odyssey  with the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, an assemblage of rare and distinguished releases that  epitomize the pinnacle of American whiskey craftsmanship. Representing the best of Buffalo  Trace Distillery’s aged reserves, each expression within the collection is a testament to the  artistry and dedication that defines the brand. The lot includes George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon, William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old  Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye. 

PRIZE 3 – Blanton’s Full Set B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S (value of $1,500): Behold the complete set of Blanton’s, where each bottle stands as a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of Blanton’s Original Single Barrel. In its entirety, the collection celebrates the nuances of this iconic bourbon, of the 8 bottles embodying a distinct facet that, when arranged, spells out the name “BLANTONS.” 

Make-A-Wish OKI creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1983, the organization has granted more than 20,000 wishes, and in fiscal year 2023, made 1,205 wishes come true. To learn more, visit oki.wish.org.