The Guardsmen - Blanton's Private Barrel Pick Experience

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Select Your Own Barrel of Blanton's Bourbon! 

Auction Value - Priceless!

Auction End Date - May 28th

This auction benefits The Guardsmen, an all-volunteer San Francisco-based 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1947 that provides access to high-quality education and outdoor activities for underprivileged youth.

As the highest bidder, your package will start with a visit to Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky!

Upon your arrival, you’ll be taken on an extensive, behind-the-scenes tour where you will learn about the rich history of distilling. Following your personal tour, you will sample directly from several barrels of Blanton’s chosen especially for you and your guests by industry experts and learn firsthand about the inimitable magic that happens in Kentucky warehouses.

You’ll taste straight from the barrel, cut down to bottling proof, while the natural aromas and distinct flavors shine through. After you select the barrel that best reflects your discerning taste, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase the barrel, mark it as your very own, and send it on its way to bottling and personalization.

Selecting your very own barrel of Blanton’s is an unbelievable experience of a lifetime. With demand for one of the distillery’s most popular brands outpacing supply, owning an entire barrel is a rarity for even the biggest of bourbon fans.

Highlights (The winning bidder will receive the following):

• VIP Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery for up to 8 people, including lunch with a Distillery team member

• Barrel Tasting - Taste several barrels of Blanton’s Bourbon

• The opportunity to create and purchase your own special barrel

• The opportunity to design your own medallion/label for each bottle

Auction Disclosures:

• In addition to the winning bid price, the winner must purchase the barrel (approx. cost - $16,000 plus shipping/misc. fees - to be negotiated directly with retailer/distributor following the auction)

• Auction lot is subject to applicable CA sales tax and a 2% processing fee (for credit card payments)

• Travel expenses not included

• Experience to occur between June - Dec of 2023 (mutually agreeable date)

• Processing time: ~20 weeks from barrel selection to retail/bottling

• The Guardsmen is a non-profit 501(c)(3) under tax ID# 94-1196194. The estimated value of the goods received in exchange for the winning bid is $240 (lunch and tasting)