The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has announced a lottery for whiskey enthusiasts, providing a rare opportunity to purchase coveted bottles, including the highly sought-after **Pappy Van Winkle**. Residents aged 21 and older, as well as state liquor license holders, have until **5 p.m. on January 16, 2024**, to enter this **Limited-Release Lottery**, which features **1,434 bottles** of three select whiskey collections.
Participants may enter separate lotteries for each whiskey collection and can opt for one, two, or all three lotteries. However, to maintain fairness, only one entry per household is permitted per drawing; multiple entries will result in disqualification.
The first collection in the lottery is the **Buffalo Trace Antique Collection**, which comprises **324 bottles** priced at **$149.99** each. This collection includes notable offerings such as:
– **Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 18 Year Old** – nine bottles available for individual consumers and three for licensees.
– **William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof** – 45 bottles for consumers and 15 for licensees.
– **George T. Stagg Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof** – also featuring 45 bottles for consumers and 15 for licensees.
Another highlight is the **Van Winkle Lottery**, which includes **1,062 bottles** of **Kentucky whiskeys** ranging in price from **$129.99 to $449.99**. This collection features:
– **Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Straight Bourbon 23 Year Old** – 32 bottles for consumers and 10 for licensees.
– **Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Straight Bourbon 15 Year Old** – 34 bottles for consumers and 11 for licensees.
– **Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Straight Bourbon 20 Year Old** – also 34 bottles for consumers and 11 for licensees.
– **Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Straight Bourbon 10 Year Old** – 118 bottles for consumers and 39 for licensees.
Lastly, the **E.H. Taylor collection** will have **48 bottles** of a limited edition **Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Straight bourbon** bottled in bond, with a retail price of **$149.99**. Of these, **36 bottles** are available for individual consumers and **12** for licensees.
In Pennsylvania, whiskey collectors and aficionados often regard these lotteries as an essential opportunity to acquire rare and limited-edition spirits. Given the prestige of brands like **Pappy Van Winkle**, the excitement surrounding the lottery is palpable, as demand consistently exceeds supply.
With the deadline for entry approaching, potential participants are encouraged to complete their applications promptly. The PLCB’s initiative not only caters to whiskey enthusiasts but also supports a regulated and fair distribution system for some of the most prized spirits in the market.