For whiskey enthusiasts and collectors, this is an extraordinary opportunity. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has announced a lottery granting residents and licensees the chance to purchase more than 3,700 bottles of rare and highly sought-after bourbons and whiskeys.
Eligible participants have until 5 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, to enter one or more drawings. Winners are limited to one bottle, and once selected, are removed from subsequent drawings. The official drawing will take place during the week of August 11, with notifications sent directly to the winners.
Featured Selections Include:
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Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel Bourbon – $157.99 (213 bottles for consumers, 70 for licensees)
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Blanton’s Gold Straight Bourbon – $144.99 (423 bottles for consumers, 141 for licensees)
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Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20 Year Old – $289.99 (3 bottles for consumers)
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Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition – $2,199.99 (4 bottles for consumers, 1 for licensees)
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Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection Number 2 (5-bottle set) – $999.99 (6 collections for consumers, 2 for licensees)
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Eagle Rare Double Eagle Very Rare – $2,999.99 (8 bottles for consumers, 2 for licensees)
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Barrel Proof – $149.99 (10 bottles for consumers, 3 for licensees)
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Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon – $7,499.99 (45 bottles for consumers, 15 for licensees)
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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2024 – $199.99 (54 bottles for consumers, 18 for licensees)
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Stagg Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof – $59.99 (2,016 bottles for consumers, 671 for licensees)
Each of these selections represents craftsmanship at the highest level, with values that extend far beyond the price tag. From refined bourbon enthusiasts to serious collectors, this lottery is a rare opportunity to secure a bottle of history.
