2023 Art of Bourbon catalog

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Responsibility Statement 2 Letter from Raphaela Platow 3 01 Penelope Bourbon 4 02 Peerless Collector’s Package 5 03 2XO Whiskey Private Tasting With Dixon Dedman 6 04 Garrison Brothers Bourbons 7 05 Lux Row Distillers And Limestone Branch Distillery And Four Roses Bourbon Basket Package 8 06 Full Collection Of Little Book 10 07 Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel And Old Carter Bourbon Barrel Strength Small Batch 12 08 Woodford Reserve And Old Forester’s Rare, Allocated Bourbons 13 09 1993 Blanton’s 14 10 Set Of 3 Rare Jefferson’s Bourbons 15 11 Origin Series Single Barrel Pick 16 12 Door Knocker Whiskey Bottle And Tasting Event With Founder William McCafferty At Neat Bourbon Bar 17 13 Michter’s Collector’s Package 18 14 Buzzard’s Roost Signed Collector’s Set 20 15 Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12 Year And Orphan Barrel ‘Forged Oak’ 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 21 16 Baxus Collector’s Package 22 17 RD1 And Pinhook Bourbon 24 18 Log Still Overnight Bourbon Experience, Gourmet Dinner, And Signed Bottles 26 19 Single Cask Nation 24 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon 28 20 Unopened 100th Kentucky Derby 1974 Jim Beam Decanter 29 21 Rabbit Hole Mizunara Founder’s Collection 30 22 Private Tasting At The Cardinal Catalog Speakeasy With Executive Bourbon Steward, Jon Cecil 32 23 King Of Kentucky Package 33 24 Heaven Hill Collector’s Package 34 25 Yamazaki 18 Years Old And Hibiki 21 Years Old 35 26 Green River Single Barrel Bourbon Pick 36 27 Two 10 Year Old Willett Single Barrel Pick Bottles 37 28 15 Stars Tasting Package 38 29 I W Harper Rye 40 30 Wilderness Trail Collection 41 31 A H Hirsch 20 Year Old 42 32 Michter’s Distillery Vip Experience For 4 And Basket Of Signed Michter’s Bottles 43 33 Rabbit Hole Single Barrel Pick Experience 44 34 Smooth Ambler Package 46 35 Rare George T Stagg Prohibition Bottle 47 36 Colonel E H Taylor Single Barrel, Four Roses Limited Edition Barrel Strength And Willett Single Barrel Rye 48 37 Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old 49 Upcoming Exhibition 50 To All The Collectors 51 Thank you to our Sponsors & Donors 52 About Fred Minnick & Bill Menish 53 Auction Terms and Conditions 54 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLEASE DRINK

—AND COLLECT— RESPONSIBLY.

The bourbons and experiences being auctioned are meant to be enjoyed and collected with care Some may be in your family for generations

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DEAR ART AND BOURBON LOVERS,

Welcome to the Speed Art Museum’s 6th annual “Art of Bourbon,” an event that has evolved into one of the nation’s premier nonprofit bourbon auctions Bourbon and the Speed are two of Kentucky’s most cherished commodities, and we couldn’t be prouder to represent the state in fine bourbon and exceptional art and programs

Many Speed supporters and individual collectors have made amazing contributions of rare bourbons and one-of-a-kind experiences to our auction Bidders from around the world will have the opportunity not only to bid on bourbon, but to support the Speed’s mission of inviting everyone to celebrate art forever We look forward to delving into the world of bourbon and raising funds to support our work as Kentucky’s largest and oldest art museum!

Winning bidders won’t just receive a rare and valuable collectors item; they will be supporting our expanding permanent collections, exhibitions, cinema offerings, programs, arts learning, and invaluable community service We invite you to come back to the Speed on September 29 for the major exhibition: Stories Retold: American Art from the Princeton Art Museum Featuring nearly one hundred artworks spanning four centuries of American art history, Stories Retold reveals many of the fascinating, challenging, and even controversial stories that have been told about these artworks over time These incredible works of art offer us compelling new ways of understanding where we come from and where we are going

We’re also excited to announce that we have started construction on our much-anticipated Art Park Speed Outdoors, a project that will transform six acres of land surrounding the Museum into a vibrant public green space, will be a pivotal opportunity for the Speed to expand its impact as a cultural hub of Louisville Slated to open in late 2025, the ungated, public sculpture park will create a welcoming extension of the Museum with free and open access at all hours, inviting the public to engage with the Speed as a cultural and community anchor of Louisville while extending the Museum’s collection beyond its galleries Thirteen large-scale sculptures by some of the world’s leading artists—including Sean Scully, Zaha Hadid, Sol LeWitt, Kulapat Yantrasast, and Deborah Butterfield—will seed the art park’s inaugural installations The Speed Outdoors art park will create new opportunities for the Museum to display its growing collection of outdoor sculpture, collaborate with artists specializing in outdoor and land art, and present creative programming outside of the Museum’s physical walls

Finally, we are extremely grateful to our Presenting Sponsor: Glenview Trust Company Other generous sponsors such as ASI, Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird, Kelley Construction and Land Rover Louisville We’re also grateful for Audio Visual support from Prestige AV & Creative Services

Thank you all for making this truly special and unique fundraising event such a resounding success! I am grateful to you, your passion, and support

Cheers,

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PENELOPE BOURBON

From one of the hottest new distilleries in the industry, this basket includes Penelope's most sought after expressions! (Four Grain, Barrel Strength, Toasted Rye, 2 sipping glasses)

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PEERLESS COLLECTOR’S PACKAGE

This package includes seven (7) bottles of Peerless expressions The distillery's rumfinished bourbon, a limited, premium barrelaged product released once a year This offers a nod to the tropics through our bourbon The distillery-released single barrel whiskies come from barrels that only produce 180-200 bottles

Peerless has included five different single barrel expressions, each from a different barrel Each bottle has a name to identify the natural flavor profiles from their prospective barrels All expressions are one-of-a-kind and were only sold at the Peerless distillery Also included on this package is a bottle of a Private Single Barrel Selection from the 'Bull'istic Barrel

Donated by: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co and Stacy Griggs

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2XO WHISKEY PRIVATE TASTING WITH DIXON DEDMAN

Renowned American whiskey blender, Dixon Dedman, will host a deconstructed tasting of 2XO the Innkeeper’s Blend at his tasting room in Danville, KY The tasting will be for 6 people who will receive a signed bottle of 2XO American Oak

Donated by: 2XO by Dixon Dedman

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GARRISON BROTHERS BOURBONS

This is your opportunity to secure bourbons from the Garrison Brothers Texas Whiskey Distillery

This package includes the Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the Texas Straight Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, the Single Barrel Bourbon and the Honey Dew Honey-infused Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Donated by: Garrison Brothers Distillery

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LUX ROW DISTILLERS AND LIMESTONE BRANCH DISTILLERY AND FOUR ROSES BOURBON BASKET PACKAGE

This package includes one bottle of Lux Row 12 year, one bottle Blood Oath Pact 9, one bottle Yellowstone Toasted Single Barrel, one bottle Yellowstone Hand-Picked Single Barrel This package also includes Four Roses Small Batch Select, Small Batch, 2 rocks glasses, 1 mixing glass, 2 coasters and a book "Four Roses: Return of a Whiskey Legend"

Donated by: Luxco- Lux Row Distillers and Limestone Branch Distillery and Four Roses Distillery, LLC

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06 FULL COLLECTION OF LITTLE BOOK

This is your opportunity to secure a full collection of Freddie Noe’s Little Book Bourbon

2017 Little Book Chapter #1: “The Easy”

This blend is made from:

Blended Straight Whiskey

4-year uncut and unfiltered* Bourbon Whiskey | 13-year uncut and unfiltered* True Corn Whiskey

Nearly 6-year uncut and unfiltered* 100% Malt Whiskey

Nearly 6-year uncut and unfiltered* High Rye Whiskey

2018 Little Book Chapter #2: “Noe Simple Task”

This blend is made from:

8-year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | 40-year Canadian Whisky | 13-year Canadian Whisky

2019 Little Book Chapter #3: “The Road Home”

This blend is made from:

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 9-year Basil Hayden’s | 9-year Knob Creek

11-year Booker’s | 12-year Baker’s

2020 Little Book Chapter #4: “Lessons Honored”

This blend is made from:

4 year Brown Rice Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey | 7-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

9-year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

2021 Little Book Chapter #5: “The Invitation”

This blend is made from:

2-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 3-year Kentucky Straight Malted Rye Whiskey

5-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 15-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

2022 Little Book Chapter #6: “To the Finish”

This blend is made from:

4-year Straight Malt Whiskey Finished with Cherrywood Staves

4-year Straight Malt Whiskey in Applewood Smoked Barrels

4-year Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Hickory Smoked Barrels | 5-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

* Please note that the 2022 Little Book Chapter 6: “To the Finish” is not pictured, but is part of this lot

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BLANTON’S STRAIGHT FROM THE BARREL AND OLD CARTER BOURBON BARREL STRENGTH SMALL BATCH

This package includes a bottle of Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel, dumped on 1-27-22 from barrel no 158 in warehouse H Bottle number 149 with a 129 2 proof Also included in this package is a bottle of Old Carter Bourbon Barrel Strength Small Batch 14 Aged for a minimum of 9 years

Blanton’s Donated by: Justin Bridgeman

Old Carter Donated by: Mark Carter

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WOODFORD RESERVE AND OLD FORESTER’S RARE, ALLOCATED BOURBONS

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022, Old Forester’s most coveted bottle, released each September, along with 117 Old Forester Distillery Series (1910 Extra Extra Old and Bottled in Bond) Also included are three bottles of Woodford’s rare Woodford Reserve Distillery Series (Honey Barrel Finish, Four Grain and Toasted Oak Grain)

Donated by: Woodford Reserve and Old Forester

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1993 BLANTON’S

This bottle of Blanton's was produced 30 years ago! Blanton's dumped on 1/27/1993 This bottle contains all the elements collectors seek in Blanton's bottles- the wax, topper, label, and fill level are in excellent condition Includes the original box and brown bag

Donated by: Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop

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10 SET OF 3 RARE JEFFERSON’S BOURBONS

Three bottles of extremely rare Jefferson’s Bourbon The set of 3 bottles includes one of the first bottles of the brand-new release Jefferson’s Tropics, which was aged in Singapore for the last 18 months of its aging This bottle is signed by Jefferson’s founder Trey Zoeller The set also includes a bottle of Twin Oak Extra Aged at Sea, taking one of Jefferson’s most popular expressions – Twin Oak – and finishing it at sea, in the same way Ocean is finished Only one barrel of this product was ever produced, resulting in roughly 200 bottles in existence To round out the set of 3 is a sample from an experiment that has not yet been released – only time will tell what this experiment will become in the future!

Donated by: Jefferson’s Bourbon/Trey Zoeller

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ORIGIN SERIES SINGLE BARREL PICK

This is your chance to get a barrel and experience one of the first 100 Origin Series single barrel releases from Bardstown

Bourbon Company Enjoy a barrel selection, lunch and select your barrel with Master Distiller Steve Nally

Donated by: Bardstown Bourbon Company

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DOOR KNOCKER WHISKEY BOTTLE AND TASTING EVENT WITH FOUNDER WILLIAM MCCAFFERTY AT NEAT BOURBON BAR

Bring up to 10 guests for a tasting of Door Knocker Whiskey with the founder, William McCafferty hosted at Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop This tasting experience is accompanied by a bottle of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a Cask Strength expression from Barrel XIV which holds the Roasted Double Barley Corn mashbill At 118 proof this Bourbon has a complex nose that keeps the mind guessing A touch of graham cracker pie crust With a finish of hidden notes of fruit jam and tea This rested for 5 years in Kentucky where it was distilled, matured and bottled at Whiskey Thief Distilling Co This bottle represents the evolution of the brand It is currently the oldest bottle of this mashbill and showcases the extraordinary potential of Door Knocker Whiskey

Donated by: William McCafferty and Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop

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13 MICHTER’S COLLECTOR’S PACKAGE

This is a collection of various Michter’s bottles including a 10 year Old Single Barrel signed by Pam Heilmann, Michter’s US-1 Limited Release Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Michter’s US-1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon Whiskey, Michter’s Barrel Strength Limited Release Straight Rye Whiskey, Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey, Michter’s US-1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye

Donated by: Michter’s Distillery, Marc Abrams, Gregg Spielberg, and Don Kohler

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BUZZARD’S ROOST SIGNED COLLECTOR’S SET

This set of Buzzard’s Roost’s six core expressions is the best way to experience the most in what secondary maturation has to offer Each bottle is autographed by Buzzard’s Roost founders, CEO Judith Hollis Jones and Master Blender Jason Brauner, and Lead Distiller, Ethan Spalding

Donated by: Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey

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VERY SPECIAL OLD FITZGERALD 12 YEAR AND ORPHAN BARREL ‘FORGED OAK’ 15 YEAR

KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12 year and Orphan Barrel ‘Forged Oak’ 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Donated by: Marc Abrams

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16 BAXUS COLLECTOR’S PACKAGE

This package includes three collector’s bottles:

Bardstown Bourbon Company Steve Nally’s Legacy Release 50th Anniversary Straight Bourbon

Whiskey - Hand signed by Steve Nally

The Bardstown Bourbon Company’s “Steve’s Legacy” is a tribute to the illustrious 50-year distilling career of Steve Nally This unique blend marries two five-year bourbons from Bardstown’s own production with a 15-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon from an undisclosed source After a 25-day finish in French Oak barrels, it emerges with the lightness reminiscent of an Irish whiskey, yet retains the signature sweet body of a classic bourbon Released in 2022, this bottle not only honors the golden anniversary of Steve Nally’s distinguished journey in the world of distilling but also carries his personal signature, making it a collector’s dream Steve’s dedication, from his early days at Maker’s Mark to his instrumental role at Bardstown, is encapsulated in this bottle, a testament to his enduring passion and mastery in whiskey-making

Jim Beam Lineage 15 Year, Travel Retail Exclusive

Jim Beam Lineage is a 15-year-old bourbon, marking a special collaboration between master distillers

Fred and Freddie Noe This unique blend, distilled in 2004, represents the combined expertise of the 7th and 8th generation family of distillers Available exclusively in travel retail, its profile boasts notes of peanut shells, apple, and cherry The palate delivers classic Beam characteristics: peanut brittle, charred oak, and cherry syrup, complemented by warm fudge The finish is robust with old oak, wood spice, and leather At 111 proof a touch of water brings out its depth, making Lineage a notable representation of the Beam family’s distilling tradition

Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 6.5 Yr Old - 15 Minute Infrared Light Wave Barrel

A masterpiece from Buffalo Trace’s Experimental Collection, this bourbon marries tradition with innovation Crafted in 2009 with the Independent Stave Company, it underwent a unique infrared light wave treatment before charring, aiming to unlock distinctive oak flavors Filled with Buffalo Trace’s Bourbon Mash #1, and exposed to 15 minutes of varied wave frequencies, the result is a bourbon with a floral aroma, harmoniously blending oak, tannins, dry raisin, and sweet caramel Aged over six years, it epitomizes Buffalo Trace’s pioneering spirit and dedication to exceptional whiskey-making A collector’s delight and a testament to innovation in bourbon craftsmanship

Donated by: BAXUS

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Important note from BAXUS: BAXUS is a secure and innovative platform that’s reshaping the landscape of wine and spirits collecting, trading, and authentication Our marketplace grants users access to a vast selection of bottles from across the globe, along with transparent pricing data and a global community of like-minded enthusiasts Powered by blockchain technology, BAXUS offers proof of ownership, authentication, and a secure storage solution, ensuring absolute confidence in every transaction

While the bottles themselves aren’t physically present at tonight’s auction, they reside within our highly secure BAXUS vault in New Jersey We’re excited to showcase BAXUS’s contribution using Proto’s cutting-edge hologram technology, allowing you to explore it in high resolution Winners of tonight’s bidding have the option to promptly redeem their BAXUS bottle upon purchase or retain their asset within the BAXUS ecosystem

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17 RD1 AND PINHOOK BOURBON

This package includes RD1’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double Finished in Oak and Maple Barrels, Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Brazilian Amburana Wood and Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with French Oak This packaged also includes Pinhook’s 2022 Flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bourbondini, Pinhook’s Bourbon War Straight Bourbon 8 Year Old, Pinhook Bourbon Resolve High Proof 2023 Release and Pinhook’s 2023 Vertical Series Rye Tiz Rye

Time 7 Year Old

Donated by: RD1 Spirits and Pinhook Bourbon

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LOG STILL OVERNIGHT BOURBON EXPERIENCE, GOURMET DINNER, AND SIGNED BOTTLES

Overnight accommodations and dinner for 6 guests

Arrive on Log Still campus and take a distillery tour and tasting, then check in to your bed and breakfast, enjoy appetizers and a welcome drink before sitting down to a gourmet 5 course dinner and pairing by our executive chef, end your stay with a delicious breakfast the next morning prepared by our culinary team This experience also includes 3 signed bottes of our Monks Road bourbon

Donated by: Log Still Distillery

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SINGLE CASK NATION

24 YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON

A rare gem, this bourbon boasts a rich history, distilled at the renowned DSP-KY-31 before the tragic fire of 1997 This spirit began its journey aging in Kentucky for 12 years, before being transported to Scotland for another 12 years, benefiting from the temperate Scottish climate This unique aging process imparts a flavor profile that’s both deep and nuanced On the nose, it reveals wood smoke, caramel apple, and hints of cherry cola The palate is a symphony of dried berries, vanilla ice cream, and deep oak, with a soft, marshmallow-like texture Its finish is pleasantly sweet, with notes of honeyed oak and a touch of baking spice A bourbon that challenges conventions, it’s a testament to the art of whiskey-making, and a must-have for enthusiasts and collectors alike 1 of 300

Donated by: Todd Weisel

Important note from BAXUS: BAXUS is a secure and innovative platform that’s reshaping the landscape of wine and spirits collecting, trading, and authentication Our marketplace grants users access to a vast selection of bottles from across the globe, along with transparent pricing data and a global community of like-minded enthusiasts Powered by blockchain technology, BAXUS offers proof of ownership, authentication, and a secure storage solution, ensuring absolute confidence in every transaction

While the bottles themselves aren’t physically present at tonight’s auction, they reside within our highly secure BAXUS vault in New Jersey We’re excited to showcase BAXUS’s contribution using Proto’s cutting-edge hologram technology, allowing you to explore it in high resolution Winners of tonight’s bidding have the option to promptly redeem their BAXUS bottle upon purchase or retain their asset within the BAXUS ecosystem

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UNOPENED 100TH KENTUCKY DERBY 1974 JIM BEAM DECANTER

As we approach the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby, now is your chance to collect an unopened Jim Beam whiskey decanter commemorating the 100th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1974 (the year Cannonade won) Two unglazed horseheads on the front of the decanter depict the first Derby winner Aristides, and the 100th winner, with a little sticker with Cannonade’s name (presumably original to the bottle, applied post-race) The tax stamp and bottle seal are intact While we can’t see how much bourbon is in the decanter, based on weight, we estimate the decanter to be 90% full Decanter holds 4/5 quart of 100 month old 86 proof Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Donated by: Brett Hale

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21 RABBIT HOLE MIZUNARA FOUNDER’S COLLECTION

This is a Limited Edition, Founder’s Proof 20/23

For this Founder’s Collection edition, Rabbit Hole’s founder, Kaveh Zamanian, an avid collector of rare bottles and barrels of whiskey, has selected a handful of 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey barrels from his personal trove and finished them in casks made of Japanese Mizunara Oak, the most elusive and coveted barrels on the planet, to create this one-of-a-kind double oaked cask strength bourbon

Named after Japan’s indigenous wood, Mizunara is a unique type of white oak Mizu translates to water, while nara means oak This luxurious wood grows in the northernmost island of Japan Mizunara Oak is more porous and delicate than European or American Oak which means only the most-skilled master coopers can make barrels fit for aging fine whiskey It takes between 200 and 500 years for this elusive oak tree to reach maturity Only then is it ready to become a barrel

This is Rabbit Hole’s most rare whiskey The best of the best Never to be offered again Whiskey, weather, and wood, have gracefully converged to create only 1403 bottles of this exceptional Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged for 15 years in new American Oak and 1 additional year in new Japanese Mizunara Oak, this double naked cask strength bourbon is a once-in-a-lifetime whiskey only a very few will experience Deep shades of mahogany with henna accents foreshadow the smooth, thick mouthful of this luxurious whiskey Each sip greets you with a nose of banana, apple, pear, and cherry balanced by notes of mint, pepper, wood, and vanilla, before filling your palate with a sophisticated mix of earthy confectionery flavors Tobacco and oak linger as hints of custard, nutmeg, and cinnamon give way to honey, rose, and currant, then fade into a long buttery finish It is not merely a drink It is the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship A true masterpiece

Donated by: Kaveh

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PRIVATE TASTING AT THE CARDINAL CATALOG SPEAKEASY WITH EXECUTIVE BOURBON STEWARD, JON CECIL

Step from the 2020’s back to the 1920’s and explore a personalized tasting of rare and unique bourbons Starting with a bourbon education session and preliminary tasting, guests will then head into The Card Catalog Speakeasy for an immersive, high-end bourbon tasting experience With more than 1,000 selections, this is one experience you will not want to miss

• Private Speakeasy Experience for four (4)

• Bourbon tasting and education session with Executive Bourbon Steward, Jon Cecil *Must be 21 or older to purchase

Donated by: Jon Cecil

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23 KING OF KENTUCKY PACKAGE

Two bottles of 2022 King of KY, one 15 Year Old and one 18 Year Old! These two limited-edition expressions mark the 5th anniversary for the return of the King of Kentucky brand

The 15-year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, featuring an premium embossed label with a stamp border and details Approximately 3,500 bottles were produced

The second expression is a very limited 18-year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, featuring an embossed label with a gold-foiled stamp border and gold details The 18-year-old expression was exclusive to the Kentucky market

King of Kentucky was established in 1881 as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Brown-Forman acquired the brand in 1936 from Selected Kentucky Distillers and, by 1940, converted it to a blended whiskey until it was discontinued in 1968 In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the label paying homage to the brand’s past

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HEAVEN HILL COLLECTOR’S PACKAGE

This collector’s package includes some of Heaven Hill’s sought after expressions Parker’s DoubleBarreled Blend, 18YO Elijah Craig, and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond

Donated by: Heaven Hill Brands

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YAMAZAKI 18 YEARS

OLD AND HIBIKI 21 YEARS OLD

This package includes the Yamazaki Whisky, Suntory’s flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery With a range of options from Yamazaki Distillery’s Reserve to 12, 18, and 25 years old, all of these prized whiskies contain carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak This package also includes a Hibiki 21 Years Old, Seductive, blossoming and subtle, Hibiki Whisky range celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory

Donated by: Brett Hale

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GREEN RIVER SINGLE BARREL BOURBON PICK

This is a rare opportunity to select an entire barrel from Green River Distillery! This experience is for up to 8 people to come out to Green River Distillery in Owensboro KY to have the ultimate Single Barrel experience

Take a tour of our historic distillery, ending in Warehouse B to taste and select a single barrel of Green River Bourbon Resting over five years and presented at full proof (119 proof), this is the most robust version of the “Whiskey Without Regrets! ” The amount of bottles that the barrel will yield will vary depending on the barrel selected

Donated by: Green River Distillery Co

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TWO 10 YEAR OLD WILLETT SINGLE BARREL PICK BOTTLES

This is your opportunity to secure two coveted bottles of Willett’s Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon One bottle of Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon, barrel # 2085 “Rocket Ship Launch Pad” 124 6 proof bottle 16/144 One bottle of Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon, barrel # 3058 “ The Best is Yet to Come” 129 0 proof, bottle 14/156

Donated by: Brook T Smith

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28 15 STARS TASTING PACKAGE

Two Award Winning 15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbons Along With a One-of-a-Kind Bourbon Tasting for 8

15 STARS 14 YO Timeless Reserve: A blend of two fine Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys aged 14 and 15 Years Bottled at 103 proof Bottle #8 One of three finalists for best straight bourbon whiskey for 2022 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition

15 STARS Platinum: A blend of three straight bourbon whiskeys aged 18, 15, and 10 Years Bottled at 98 proof Bottle #5 Platinum award winner at the Ascot Awards, 95 Point Gold award from at the International Wine and Spirits competition

Included is a one-of-a-kind bourbon tasting for up to 8 people: 15 STARS has produced several unique and never before distilled heirloom corn bourbons Be among the very first to taste barrel samples of unreleased bourbons produced with baby black, white, red, and blue corns as well as the first rye whiskey ever produced using heirloom corn from a mash bill of 51% rye, 44% black and white corn blend, and 5% malted barley This tasting to be held with father and son founders of 15 STARS, Rick and Ricky Johnson, at Bardstown Bourbon Company

This package also includes a bottle of 15 STARS Sherry-Cask finished bourbon*, which was called out by Forbes magazine earlier this month as "The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The 2023 New York Wine And Spirits Competition” This expression is a blend of two bourbons aged 13 and 10 Years and finished in Sherry Casks and will be officially released on September 26th - TODAY!

*Please note this bottle is not pictured in the printed catalogue

Donated by: 15 STARS

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I.W. HARPER RYE

An I W Harper Rye a Prohibition-era dusty bottle produced at the famed Bernheim Distillery Not only is it unusual for being a product of the Prohibition, it is one of the few IW Harper Ryes you will find at any age Distilled in 1917 and bottled in 1927

Donated by: Watch Hill Proper

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WILDERNESS TRAIL COLLECTION

Two 7-year Small Batch Kentucky Straight Ryes, One Single Barrel Settler's Select Kentucky Straight Rye (Family Reserve Curation 2022 aged 4 years 8 months), two Family Reserve Cask Strength Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey's (one aged 4 years 5 months and one aged 4 years 4 months) One Family Reserve Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Small Batch Whiskey aged 4 years 8 months and One Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 4 years and 4 months

Donated by: Wilderness Trail

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A. H. HIRSCH 20 YEAR OLD

A 20-year-old A H Hirsch that literally disappeared from the liquor shelves more than a quarter of a century ago This bottle represents a piece of history frozen in time Distilled in 1974 and produced at the old Michter’s Distillery, it’s widely considered one of the best bourbons ever produced

Donated by: Stephen Reily

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MICHTER’S DISTILLERY VIP EXPERIENCE FOR 4 AND BASKET OF SIGNED MICHTER’S BOTTLES

The Legacy Tour is an exclusive two-hour in-depth educational distillery experience led by one of the senior members of Michter’s team Among the 7 spirits you will taste are: Michter’s US* l Kentucky Straight Bourbon Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Rye, Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon, Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Also includes a Bottle Fill Experience and a round of cocktails at the Bar at Fort Nelson (A Michter’s flight may be substituted for a cocktail ) This expereince is accompanied by a basket of signed Michter’s expressions including: Michter’s US-1 Limited Release Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Michter’s 10 year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye and Michter’s Barrel Strength Limited Release Straight Rye Whiskey

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33 RABBIT HOLE SINGLE BARREL PICK EXPERIENCE

Incredible opportunity to select an entire barrel! For Single Barrel release, we have produced a very limited number of barrels of Heigold, our exceptional High Rye Double Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon To accompany this unique offering, our Founder and Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker, Kaveh Zamanian, has commissioned a series of six pieces of original art to complete this beautiful package Six different label designs featuring artwork from renowned artist Quincy Sutton Each limited numbered edition has an illustration that offers a new interpretation of the timeless characters from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The result is a true work of art inside and out that could only be bottled at cask strength

As part of your selection experience, you will be provided with a full in-person tour and tasting at our state-of-the-art distillery, heralded as “The New Architectural Icon of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail ”

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SMOOTH AMBLER PACKAGE

An opportunity to get your hands on a variety of hand selected expressions of Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottles include hand selected expressions: four bottles selected by Whiskey House #1, three bottles selected by Whiskey and Wishes, three bottles selected by Busters Liquors, three bottles selected by Charlies Wine and Spirits, two bottles selected by Corks Wine and Spirits and three bottles selected by Cypress Craft Beer & Liquor

Donated by: Smooth Ambler

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RARE GEORGE T. STAGG PROHIBITION BOTTLE

The exceedingly rare George T Stagg, sits at the crossroads of bourbon history By all accounts, this is very special bottle owing to its backstory This 16-year-old expression, distilled prior to 1917 and bottled in 1928, was produced at the George T Stagg Company, which was under the new leadership of Colonel Albert Blanton To protect it from being reused once consumed, Four Roses Distillery, which at the time was right down the road from the Stagg Distillery, developed the first patented tamper proof container That patent is still visible on the top of the box Because they were running low on their own whisky to sell, Four Roses marketed the bottle

*Please note the proceeds will be split with the donor of the bottle

Donated by: Neil Cukale

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COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR SINGLE BARREL, FOUR ROSES LIMITED

EDITION BARREL STRENGTH AND WILLETT SINGLE BARREL RYE

This package includes three sought after and hot bourbons Among the bottles are a bottle of Col EH Taylor Single Barrel, a Four Roses 2014 Release Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength and a Lion's Share Pick Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Rye aged for 8 years

Donated by: Marc Abrams

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PAPPY VAN WINKLE 23 YEAR OLD

This Pappy 23 Year Old is from the first batch of Pappy 23 Year Olds ever produced This 1998 bottle is the first year that Julian Van Winkle III went to market with the 23 Year Old, with its tell-tale green-tinted glass and brandishing a gold wax top that’s no longer made It was bottled in 1998 and made its formal debut that year

“This is a prized unicorn in all of US spirits Not just bourbon ” – Fred Minnick

Donated by: Stephen Reily

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upcoming exhibition

STORIES RETOLD: AMERICAN ART FROM THE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

ART MUSEUM

September 29, 2023 – January 7, 2024

This prestigious loan exhibition is an opportunity to present the best of the celebrated collections of American art from the Princeton University Art Museum Nearly one hundred works spanning four centuries of American art history will be showcased in a wide-ranging exhibition that examines how the meanings of objects change over time, and in different contexts Museum collections slowly evolve over the decades to reflect shifting priorities and perspectives, and as a result, objects and artworks are considered and presented in everchanging ways Stories Retold: American Art from the Princeton University Art Museum reveals many of the fascinating, challenging, and even controversial

stories that have been told about these artworks over time – and offers us compelling new ways of seeing these works to reflect the times in which we now live

Mary Cassatt (1844–1926; born Allegheny City, PA; died Le Mesnil-Theribus, France)

Little Girl in a Large Red Hat, ca 1881

Oil on canvas

43 8 × 38 7 cm

Princeton University Art Museum Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund (2021-12)

This exhibition is made possible by the leadership support of the Terra Foundation for American Art and organized by the Princeton University Art Museum.

Leading sponsors:

Carol Sharpe Harper, Grafton

Harper, and Spencer Harper III

DAV FAM Art Fund

Contributing Sponsors:

Carol and Tracy Farmer

Max and Ellen Shapira

Debra and Ronald Murphy

John David & Mary Helen Myles

Judy, Adam and Ian Shapira

Jim and Marianne Welch

Ann and Darrell Wells

Laura Wells and Osman Biranis

Martha and Kenneth Wertz

Mary and Orme Wilson

Ruth H. Cloudman

Lucy Beam Hurst and Tom Ehrbar

Media sponsorship from:

Charles and Lisa Barr

Connie B. Goodman

Paula and Frank Harshaw

Larry Sloan

Anonymous

Exhibition season sponsored by: Cary Brown and Steven E. Epstein

Sociable Weaver Foundation

Debra and Ronald Murphy

DAV FAM Art Fund

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to all the collectors...

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN HAVING AN INSIDE TRACK TO THE ART WORLD AND FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF OUR COLLECTION, CONSIDER JOINING ONE OF OUR COLLECTOR GROUPS THIS YEAR!

Members make a lasting impact on the Speed’s legacy by raising funds for acquisitions while hearing from the director and curators about artists that are a priority for presentation and collection by the museum In addition to acquisition dinners, programs include studio, gallery and private collection visits, as well as trips to art fairs in the US and abroad

CHARTER COLLECTORS

Led by Erika Holmquist-Wall, Mary & Barry Bingham Sr., Curator of European & American Painting & Sculpture

Charter Collectors are instrumental in acquiring major European and American paintings, sculptures, and works-on-paper for Speed’s permanent collection This exceptional access to some of the world’s best dealers and to curatorial expertise has introduced many Charter Collectors to the joys of personal collecting Our annual black-tie acquisition dinner, sponsored by Glenview Trust Company, this year is on Friday, November 10

SPEED CONTEMPORARY

Led by Tyler Blackwell, Curator of Contemporary Art

Speed Contemporary is a Collector Group offering members a unique opportunity to encounter and learn about the dynamics of provocative contemporary art in an informative and welcoming environment As well as supporting the acquisition of art works for the Speed’s collection, Speed Contemporary also opens doors to top-notch private collections, artists’ studios, and the expertise of art professionals Our annual acquisition dinner this year is on Friday, December 1

To learn more about our collector groups, or our curatorial groups including Art on Paper Society, Cinephiles and Speed Design, please email Eska Koester at ekoester@speedmuseum org or call 502-634-2989

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thanK You to our sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

AUDIO VISUAL SPONSOR

2023 art oF bourbon aDVisorY committee

Marc Abrams, Chair

Jason Brauner

Mark Highbaugh

15 STARS

2XO by Dixon Dedman

Marc Abrams

Bardstown Bourbon Company

BAXUS

Beam Suntory

Brett Hale

Brook T Smith

Buzzard's Roost Whiskey

Don Kohler

Cameron Leaali

Chuck Morton Jamar Mack Greg Sklenar

thanK You to our Donors

Four Roses Distillery, LLC

Garrison Brothers Distillery

Green River Distillery Co

Gregg Spielberg

Heaven Hill Brands

Jefferson's Bourbon

Jon Cecil

Justin Bridgeman

Kaveh Zamanian

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co

Log Still Distillery

Luxco- Lux Row Distillers and Limestone Branch Distillery

Mark Carter

Michter's Distillery

Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop

Neil Cukale

Old Forester

Penelope Bourbon

Pinhook Bourbon

Rabbit Hole Distillery

RD1 Spirits

Smooth Ambler

Stacy Griggs

Stephen Reily

Todd Wiesel

Tom O'Grady

Trey Zoeller

Watch Hill Proper

Wilderness Trail

William McCafferty

Woodford Reserve

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about FreD minnicK

With appearances on Top Chef and the Amazon Prime host of Bourbon Up, Wall Street Journal-bestselling author Fred Minnick loves his American whiskey, rum and other spirits He is the editor-in-chief of Bourbon+ Magazine, actively reviews whiskey for Forbes, and is the former lead American whiskey critic for Whisky Advocate Minnick is the author of seven books, including Whiskey Women, Rum Curious, Bourbon Curious, MEAD, and Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey, which won the Spirited Award for Best Spirits Book

He has written about spirits for the New York Times, Scientific American, Parade Magazine and multiple appearances on CBS This Morning, NPR and CNBC Minnick is a co-founder to Bourbon & Beyond and curates both B&B and the Hometown Rising Festivals But most importantly, he wears ascots

about bill menish

Bill Menish is owner of the nationwide auction and consulting firm, Menish Productions Bill consults and conducts fundraising auctions from Washington State to Washington, DC

Bill is considered by his peers to be among the best and most successful auctioneers in the industry Record setter auctions conducted by Bill include JDRF Seattle Washington, where Bill helped them raise $5 5 million in a single night; Dick Vitale’s V Foundation Gala where Bill helped them raise over $2 1 million; as well as numerous nationally televised auctions These have included CBS Television’s Celebrity Ski Fest, The Auction Network’s Paris and Kathy Hilton Wishing Tree Auction, and the Battlestar Galactica Props Auction for Universal Studios Bill also auctioned off a Ferrari belonging to #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Patricia Cornwell, which raised more than $200,000 for Veterans Village of San Diego

Bill was just the 67th person in the world to receive the coveted Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Designation (BAS) through the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Bill also has earned the prestigious Certified Auctioneer Institute Designation (CAI) at Indiana University as well as the Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate Designation (AARE)

As a former journalist, Bill is the winner of 15 Emmy Awards and the prestigious Edward R Murrow award for Excellence in Journalism among others Bill is also a founding partner of SVN Auction Services, a national commercial real estate auction firm, and co-owner of Louisville, Kentucky based SVN Premier CRE & Auctions

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AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BIDDING AT THE ART OF BOURBON AUCTION CONFIRMS THAT BIDDER HAS READ AND AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SALE DO NOT BID IF YOU HAVE NOT READ OR AGEED TO THE TERMS OF THIS SALE

1. Definitions. As used in these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, the following words have the meaning set forth below: Bidder is any person participating, making or attempting to make a bid at an Auction Sale

Buyer is the person who makes the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer, including the principal of any Bidder acting as an agent Buyer’s Premium is the commission payable by the Buyer to the Auctioneer in the amount of Fifteen Percent (15%) of the Hammer Price

Hammer Price is the bid accepted by the Auctioneer by the fall of the hammer, or in the case of a post auction sale, the agreed upon sales price

Purchase Price is the sum of the Hammer Price, Buyer‘s Premium and all applicable taxes

Reserve is the confidential minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot Seller is the person, including agents, personal representatives and executors, offering a lot or lots for sale

2. Auction Basics. This is a public auction sale (benefit/charity auction) conducted by Menish Auctions LLC with proceeds benefitting The Speed Art Museum Prior to bidding, all participants must read the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, which describe the terms governing the purchase of lots sold at the Auction Sale By participating in the auction, a Bidder agrees to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale printed in the auction catalogue, posted on the Auctioneer’s website or posted at the Auction Sale As auctioneer, Menish Auctions acts only as agent for the Seller The sale contract for the lot(s) purchased at the Auction Sale is made directly between the Buyer and Seller Sellers may bid and purchase lot(s) in the Auction Sale consigned by them or by other Sellers

3. Descriptions. The lot descriptions are based primarily on information provided by Sellers Each lot has been described as accurately as possible All Bidders are

encouraged to inspect and investigate lots they are interested in prior to purchase Any and all statements relating to the lots in the catalogue, or contained in advertisements or promotional materials, are merely statements of opinion and should not be construed as, nor do they constitute representations or warranties of fact or the assumption of any liability on the part of Menish Auctions or the Seller

4. Bidder Registration Required. All persons seeking to bid must register to bid at the Auction Sale by completing a registration card or bid sheet or have been given permission to absentee bid by Menish Auctions or have registered for this auction on Proxibid Bidders must be at least 21 years old and may be required to show proof of age By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, the descriptions for the lot(s) on which they have bid, and that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale All Bidders are personally liable for their bids, whether or not acting as an agent The Bidder acknowledges that the invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalogue and Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale

5. The Bidding Process. The Auctioneer may open or accept the bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller, receiving a telephone or internet Bidder, or any other Bidder in the Auction Sale The Auctioneer may accept or decline any bid, challenge any bid or set bidding increments, as the Auctioneer in its sole discretion shall determine All lots shall be sold to the highest Bidder as determined by the Auctioneer Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale No lot will be broken up unless otherwise permitted by the Auctioneer Lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless Auctioneer directs otherwise Auctioneer shall have the right in its sole and absolute discretion to adjudicate all bidding disputes and shall have the right, but not the obligation, to rescind the acceptance of any bid and place the lot(s) for Auction Sale again Auctioneer’s decision on all bidding disputes shall be binding and final THIS IS NOT AN APPROVAL SALE Bidders who physically attend the Auction Sale, either personally or through an agent (“Floor Bidders”) should carefully examine all lots which they are interested in purchasing Bidders who bid by telephone, either

personally or through an agent, receive a similar benefit as Floor Bidders in being able to actively participate in the live Auction Sale (“Telephone Bidders”) Therefore, except as otherwise expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, LOTS

LISTED IN THIS CATALOGUE MAY NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASON

WHATSOEVER BY ANY BIDDER

AUCTIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS IN BIDDING A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the bid intended Once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, the Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot No Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the Auction Sale

6. Purchasing/Payment. Subject to fulfillment of all of the conditions set forth herein, on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest Bidder acknowledged and accepted by the Auctioneer, and thereupon, such Bidder:

(a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased lot, and

(b) shall pay the Purchase Price and all Buyer’s Premium in full, in accordance with the conditions set forth herein When applicable, buyers will be charged sales tax of 6% Payment is to be made immediately after the auction to Speed Art Museum by credit card, preferably or by cash or check but only with approval by the Speed Art Museum

7. A Buyer’s Premium of fifteen percent (15%) of the Hammer Price on each individual lot will be added to all purchases made at the auction Menish Auctions will not assume responsibility for the shipping and packaging of purchased lots It is the Bidder’s responsibility to arrange for pick up or delivery of purchased lots within two (2) days of the Auction Sale All purchased lots are at Buyer’s risk Bidder acknowledges and agrees that neither Menish Auctions, nor its employees, affiliates, agents, third-party providers or Sellers warrant that the auction will be unimpaired, uninterrupted or error free and accordingly shall not be liable for such events Bidders shall have no recourse against the Seller for any reason whatsoever

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