Sazerac Auctions Rare Whiskies for Hurricane Victims Fund
Sazerac is auctioning off some of its most prized whiskies to raise funds for the American Red Cross disaster relief effort. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which devastated Western North Carolina and Florida last fall.
In the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used to measure hurricane strength, Helene ranked as a Category 4 hurricane. However, the winds of Hurricane Milton ranked as a Category 5.
Bottles from the Sazerac Company’s top distilleries, including Buffalo Trace Distillery, The Last Drop Distillers, Barton 1792 Distillery, and A. Smith Bowman Distillery, are available at the online auction.
“Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected by these devastating storms,” said Jake Wenz, CEO of Sazerac.
“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.”
Sazerac Auctions Rare Whiskies for Hurricane Victims
There are some impressive bottles up for auction, including Double Eagle Very Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon and the Last Drop Release 33: 15th Anniversary 40-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky.
Dov Falic, CEO and co-founder of BlockBar, said that the auction represents “a unique opportunity for our community to acquire exceptional bottles of 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.”
The Buffalo Trace Antiques Collection contains the following:
- George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey;
- Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old Rye Whiskey
- W.L. Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Thomas H. Handy Straight Rye Whiskey
- Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Sazerac Company owns over 500 drinks brands around the world including
- Buffalo Trace Bourbon,
- Eagle Rare, Weller,
- The Last Drop Distillers,
- Fireball Cinnamon Whisky,
- Southern Comfort,
- Wheatley Vodka, Meyers’s Rum,
- White X Cognac,
- Sazerac de Forge Cognac and
- Paddy’s Irish Whiskey.
