SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Responsibility Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
20 Elmer T. Lee Vintage Bourbon . . . . . . . . . 29
Letter from Raphaela Platow . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
21 Uncle Nearest Green Distillery Experience . . . 30
01 Peerless Single Barrel Experience. . . . . . . . 5
22 Yellowstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
02 Old Carter Batch 1 Rye Whiskey . . . . . . . . 6
23 Longbranch VIP Mailer Curated by Matthew
03 Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Experience . . . 7 04 Brown-Forman Special Edition. . . . . . . . . 8 05 Carleton Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
McConaughey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 24 The Ultimate Maker’s Mark Immersion Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
06 Bardstown Bourbon Co. Gift Basket . . . . . . 10
25 Willet 6 Year & Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
07 Orphan Barrel Entrapment . . . . . . . . . . . 11
26 Willet 7 Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
08 Old Carter Whiskey Company Gift Set. . . . . 12
27 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2021 . . . . . . 38
09 Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon 12 Year . . . . . . 14
28 The Barrell Craft Spirits Blending Experience. . 39
10 Castle & Key Bourbon Barrel . . . . . . . . . . 15
29 Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11 WhistlePig Whiskey Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
30 C ollector’s Edition 21 Year Old Bourbon . . . . 41
12 Calumet Farm Single Rack Black Kentucky
31 Heaven’s Door Whiskey Bootleg . . . . . . . . 42
Straight Bourbon Whiskey Series . . . . . . . . 19
32 W oodford Reserve Baccarat Edition . . . . . . 44
13 Jim Beam Corvette Decanters . . . . . . . . . 20
33 B uffalo Trace Sazerac Gift Basket . . . . . . . 45
14 Sam Houston Custom Barrel Sampling Kit and
34 Lineage Jim Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
KY-Batch Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
35 B arrell Craft Spirits Bourbon & Rum. . . . . . . 47
15 Old Carter 13 Year Bourbon. . . . . . . . . . . 24
36 P ark & Tilford Private Stock Bottle . . . . . . . 48
16 Ezra Brooks Distillers Collection Single Barrel . 24
37 Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve . . . . . . . 49
17 Lux Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Upcoming Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
18 Rabbit Hole Single Barrel picked with Founder &
About Fred Minnick & Bill Menish . . . . . . . . . 51
Whiskey Maker Kaveh Zamanian . . . . . . . . 27
Thank you to our Sponsors & Donors . . . . . . . 52
19 Mini Bottle Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Auction Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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 4th annual “Art of Bourbon,” an event that has quickly become the premier nonprofit bourbon auction in the nation. The Art of Bourbon uses one of Kentucky’s greatest inventions to support the Speed, Kentucky’s flag-ship art museum and its mission to invite everyone to celebrate art – forever! This event would not be possible without the generosity of Kentucky’s very finest distillers, nearly all of whom have offered entire barrels, rare bottles, experiences, and even an original artwork by Brook White for us to auction off tonight. And many individual collectors have dug deep into their cellars for hard-to-find “dusties” so we can continue our important work of bringing art and the creative process to all people. We look forward to raising a glass to these unique treasures tonight! Furthermore, successful bidders won’t just win something rare and valuable; they will be supporting the mission of the Speed, our exquisite collections, exhibitions, cinema offerings, programs, arts education and invaluable community service. Come back to the Speed starting October 8th to enjoy the unparalleled, major exhibition put on by the Speed, Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art. This exhibition spans two floors with over 200 objects and examines artworks that have shaped our collective imagination of the supernatural and paranormal. Touring to two other prominent museums in the Unites States, the works in the show powerfully illustrate how artists across time, race and belief systems have attempted to depict the inexplicable. Supernatural America captures what is beyond words and rational thought and evolves around the mysteries, terrors, and dreams of the indescribable. We will all find ourselves in this exhibition and learn more about who we are. And isn’t it the ultimate role of art to make us more aware of ourselves and the world we live in? We’re extremely grateful to our Lead Sponsor: The Glenview Trust Company, a multi-generational wealth advisor. Other generous sponsors include Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird, Land Rover Louisville, and Prestige AV and Creative Services. I would also like to call special attention to two of our Board of Trustee members who made significant contributions to the auction this year: Tom O’Grady for including a 15-year-old bottle of Van Winkle Family Reserve and Kaveh Zamanian for including a Rabbit Hole single barrel selection – Thank You! Thank you all for making my first major fundraising event as brand-new director of the Speed such a resounding success! I am grateful for you, your passion and support. Cheers, Raphaela Platow Museum Director
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PEERLESS SINGLE BARREL EXPERIENCE
Glazed Berry Donut Bourbon Single Barrel, The Go-Getter Bourbon Single Barrel, Lime Sherbert Rye Single Barrel and The Highlander Rye Single Barrel. Four passes for a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting. Four Glencairn glasses perfect for nosing and tasting our whiskies. Four Distillery Select Single Barrel Whiskies, Four Complimentary Tour and Tasting Passes, and Four Glencairn Glasses. Donated by: Kentucky Peerless Distillery
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02 OLD CARTER BATCH 1 RYE WHISKEY
Old Carter has become one of the more intriguing new products of our time. From the co-founders of Kentucky Owl, Old Carter travels in the circles of elite and this is the first batch of their rye. A collector’s item, for sure. Donated by: Gregg Spielberg
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NELSON’S GREEN BRIER DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE
Bottle of Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey and Tasting for 2 at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. Donated by: Nelson’s Greenbrier Distillery
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04 BROWN-FORMAN SPECIAL EDITION
Bottle of BF150 Special Edition Bourbon - Never sold in retail, very limited quantities produced. This commemorative bottle was created in celebration of BrownForman’s 150th anniversary. Donated by: Brown-Forman
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05 CARLETON TOWER
Legendary Canadian whiskey producer Hiram Walker’s premium expression from the 1940s through the 1970s was Carleton Tower. Not only was it the best whiskey they produced but it came in the iconic contemporary bottle design that is a piece of art in itself when you consider the design is almost 80 years old. The brand started in 1945, this is the second edition, but the first bottling that has the silver cap. Tasting notes from previous bottles are: On the nose we have furniture polish, sandalwood, rum-raisin, dark chocolate and black currant. Some big wood smoke in there too, like a campfire. Black cherries. The palate is rather oily, as expected, with lots of Mackintosh toffee and vanilla. Mild spices. Raisins. Honey and milk chocolate. Donated by: Marc Abrams
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BARDSTOWN BOURBON CO. GIFT BASKET
Gift Basket includes - 1 bottle of Bardstown Bourbon Fusion 4 Series & 1 bottle of Bardstown Bourbon Discovery 4 Series signed by Master Distiller, Steve Nally. $200 gift to be used at our restaurant, swag, private tour & tasting with our Master Distiller, Steve Nally. Must be 21 yrs of age to attend tour. Reservations are required for tour and restaurant. Donated by: Bardstown Bourbon Co.
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07 ORPHAN BARREL ENTRAPMENT
25-yr old Canadian Whisky. Distilled and aged in Gimili, Manitoba, Canada. 82 proof. The latest installment of Orphan Barrel, Diageo’s limited edition line. Donated by: Don Kohler
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OLD CARTER WHISKEY COMPANY GIFT SET
Old Carter Whiskey Co. Straight Rye Whiskey Small Batch #8 (750ml) & Old Carter Laser Engraved Whiskey Barrel Stave. Old Carter Whiskey Co is the passion project of Mark and Sherri Carter. They began their beverage endeavors in the wine business, producing fine wines in Napa Valley with their Carter Cellars Cabernets garnering eleven perfect 100 point scores from critics. The whiskey business found them several years ago when they partnered with a Kentucky friend to resurrect a long dormant bourbon brand. That brand did well and sold in 2017, but by then the Carters were hooked on the process of making and blending whiskies, as well as the state of Kentucky. So they started Old Carter Whiskey Co to carry on their love affair with whiskey making. They now produce Straight Ryes, Bourbons and American Whiskey in Kentucky and have an Old Carter showroom in Louisville. Mark and Sherri handle all aspects of the business themselves, from creating new blends and selecting single barrels, to designing and handwriting each individual label per bottling. It is a very hands-on approach and has allowed them to continue to create together. Old Carter is truly a labor of love. Old Carter Straight Rye Whiskey Small Batch #8: Distilled in Indiana, this 115.8 proof, straight rye whiskey (95% rye/5% malted barley) is a unique blend of 7 rye whiskey barrels which were then re-barreled into new toasted oak barrels of varying char levels and artfully blended by Mark and Sherri Carter. Old Carter Laser Engraved Barrel Stave: Each Old Carter Whiskey Co. Engraved Stave has been reclaimed from authentic whiskey barrels and will handsomely add a distinctive and “spirited” taste to any décor. These unique, solid white oak staves have been sanded, laser engraved and finished to last a lifetime. Each stave is unique in size and character. Made in USA. Donated by: Old Carter Whiskey Co.
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09 PAPPY VAN WINKLE BOURBON 12 YEAR
Donated by: Julian Van Winkle
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CASTLE & KEY BOURBON BARREL
One-year-old Castle & Key bourbon barrel distilled by one of the most well-known Master Distillers in the industry. Your barrel will age in the famous Castle & Key rickhouses for the next two years for an expected yield of approximately 250 bottles or, for a slightly smaller yield, let it age longer to unlock more sophisticated notes. Included in the auction are the barrel with a mash bill of 75/13/12, two years of storage fees paid to Castle & Key, insurance coverage on the barrel, and bottling fees up to $700 (all paid for by the donor). Donated by: John Shumate 15
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WHISTLEPIG WHISKEY SET
A long and patiently aged whiskey is only as good as the grain it’s born from. With our oldest expression to date, we’re tapping into the time-honored techniques of the farmer distillers who invented the category in America’s early days. To kick start fermentation they malted a small portion of their yearly harvest. This delicate heating process opens up the grain, allowing yeasts easier access to the sugars they’ll soon convert to alcohol. It also imbues the resulting spirit with floral and earthy tonalities. Our mash bill 79% rye, 15% malted rye and 6% malted barley creates a sipping experience that evolves on the palate from soft and supple to rich and savory. A thrilling encounter accentuated by 18 years of maturation in virgin oak. Each annual edition of our Double Malt Rye is crowned with a bespoke glass topper, handmade in Vermont. Certified Kosher. 2. FarmStock Introducing our first ever Bourbon Whiskey, FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon. This high rye Bourbon made from 100% Farm whiskey is the realization of a dream years in the making. Whiskey making is often a labor of love, but farming is always a toil of untempered purpose. Especially here in Vermont, where a short growing season and extreme temperatures render each harvest all the more precious. From Farmer Lee to each individual barrel and bottle, every step from grain to glass is all the more meaningful. FarmStock Beyond Bonded is our boldest dream yet: a tribute to the hearty, heirloom crop at its core. Carefully crafted from grain-to-glass, each single barrel is an untapped expression of the WhistlePig Farm. Donated by: WhistlePig Whiskey
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CALUMET FARM SINGLE RACK BLACK KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY SERIES
A collection of Calumet Farm 15-year-old and 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from their Single Rack Black series. Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is the pinnacle of the Calumet Farm Bourbon family. It represents the premium quality our brand is known for, as well as the hard-earned badge of patience. Allowing our bourbon to age slowly in Kentucky-only rick houses is a testament to doing things the right way - the way bourbon should be done. All barrels used to craft these rare batches are aged in a single, center-cut rack. This expression of the Calumet Farm Bourbon family is our most aged and highest proof to date. It is Non-Chill Filtered for added depth of character and color. Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 14 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey represents both the prestigious nature and hard-earned quality of a premium Kentucky straight bourbon. It is painstakingly crafted from extremely small batches of 19 barrels. All barrels used are aged in a single, center-cut rack from the ideal maturation location and conditions inside the rick house. This expression of the Calumet Farm Bourbon family is a true convergence of craftsmanship and flavor. It is Non-Chill Filtered for added depth of character and color. Donated by: Western Spirits Beverage Company
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13 JIM BEAM CORVETTE DECANTERS
Four Jim Beam Corvette Decanters. Donated by: Brett Hale
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SAM HOUSTON CUSTOM BARREL SAMPLING KIT AND KY-BATCH BOTTLE
Sam Houston 15-year-old Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Custom Barrel Sampling Kit. This kit contains high, Never-Before-Released strength/proof bourbon from the premium brand in the extremely small-batch bourbon landscape. Contains extremely rare, Never-Before-Released Single Barrel bourbon that makes this COMPLETE kit beyond rare. These custom kits were created in a limited number and played a key role in the curation of the most recent Release No.6 that has been heralded with praise by the online bourbon community and industry professionals alike. Only 11 participants nationwide ever received one of these complete kits in the curation process. This is kit number 12. Sam Houston 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Batch KY-1 - one bottle. Release No. 6 of Sam Houston’s 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is our most aged bourbon offering to date. This entire release was crafted from specific barrels in a private reserve of premium bourbon. Select barrels were sampled and ranked by a hand-chosen group of industry insiders and bourbon enthusiasts. No two batches are the same, but the taste profile captured in the barrel sampling process showcases the care and craft utilized in creating this limited and extremely rare bourbon. Donated by: Western Spirits Beverage Company
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15 OLD CARTER 13 YEAR BOURBON
Old Carter 13 year old Bourbon. Donated by: Theater Square Wine & Spirits
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Our single barrel selection is hand picked by an employee at Lux Row Distillers. This particular selection is only featured in the Visitor Center gift shop, making this selection a unique hand-picked barrel which can never be exactly replicated again. 1 Bottle of Distillers Collection Single Barrel. Donated by: Lux Row Distillery
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Featuring our Lux Row 12 Year Double Barrel Bourbon. Lux Row 12 Year Double Barrels is a unique expression only available in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Each barrel is hand selected and then blended by Master Distiller John Rempe. It is at least 12 years old and bottled at 118.4 proof to commemorate the grand opening of Lux Row Distillers on 4/11/2018. Donated by: Lux Row Distillery
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RABBIT HOLE SINGLE BARREL PICKED WITH FOUNDER & WHISKEY MAKER KAVEH ZAMANIAN
Join Rabbit Hole Founder and Whiskey Maker Kaveh Zamanian in selecting your own personal barrel of Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bottled at cask strength, this recently launched, extremely exclusive Rabbit Hole Single Barrel offering features six limitededition original illustrations by artist Paige Vickers. For this release, our Founder commissioned artwork depicting Shakespearean plays with a modern eye. Shakespeare was selected as the subject for this edition because his works present timeless themes such as love, friendship, fear, and ambition. Universal themes that remind us of our common humanity and the importance of coming together to celebrate artistic and cultural achievements. This Single Barrel offering is unlike any other. With a mission to redefine the standards of American whiskey and a mindset focused on originality and creativity, our Founder, Kaveh Zamanian has re-envisioned what a Single Barrel program can be. Each barrel is a study in patience and only nominated for selection after weather, wood, and whiskey have united to yield a distinct cask strength whiskey with a depth and complexity deserving of being picked as a Single Barrel. To complement this distinct whiskey, the bottles released each year for this private barrel selection will be unique. Four artists are selected by our Founder every year to collaborate and create original limited-edition illustrations to represent one Single Barrel expression of our four core whiskeys. The artist for each of these whiskey expressions will create a series of six illustrations that offer a personal interpretation of a selected theme for each release. As an expression of our commitment and reverence for the creative arts, each bottle is designed to allow these exclusive illustrations to have the maximum amount of canvas to provide the artist with a new medium for discovery. This celebration of creativity has always been a core tenet of our brand, and we are delighted to share with you this one-of-a-kind work of art inside and out. Donated by: Rabbit Hole Distillery
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MINI BOTTLE COLLECTION
In the world of collectables, nothing feels more like yesterday than an old airplane bottle. You can almost smell the cigarette smoke in the first class seat of a 1950s Boeing 707. Each tastes like yesterday. Donated by: Marc Abrams
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20 ELMER T. LEE VINTAGE BOURBON
Elmer T. Lee Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel Bourbon) 750ml 90 Proof. One of the most sought after products from Buffalo Trace, Elmer T. Lee, named after the great distiller who introduced Blanton’s. Donated by: Brook Smith
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UNCLE NEAREST GREEN DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE
Nearest Green Distillery Experience with Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler, Plus One (1) Signed Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blend Trilogy Set. A rare private tour of the Nearest Green Distillery with our Master Blender and fifth generation Nearest Green descendent, Victoria Eady Butler. The auction winner will also receive one Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blend Trilogy set. This set includes one bottle each of our newest release, Master Blend, as well as our 1884 Small Batch and 1856 Premium Aged Whiskeys. Nearest Green Distillery Experience: Every bit of our 270-acre, four-phase, $50 million build-out, is a master class in storytelling and historymaking. No matter where you turn on our property, we are either unveiling history-making moments of the past or history being made in the present. Enjoy a private, guided tour of the distillery with our Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler and see the magic behind the most awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon of 2019 and 2020. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blend: Our Most Perfect Whiskey Yet. With every blend of Uncle Nearest, fifth generation Nearest Green descendant and our Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler, selects a barrel she believes to be the most spectacular of the batch and sets it aside. For the first time ever, these select barrels have been blended together to create our most perfect blend. Known as the ‘Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey,’ Nearest Green, was the world’s first known African American Master Distiller. The astonishingly smooth nature of his whiskey began with new American oak barrels, a low barrel entry proof following filtration through sugar maple charcoal, before resting in a non-temperature controlled rickhouse for a minimum of six winters. All of his whiskey was distilled, aged, filtered and bottled in Tennessee. We continue that tradition. Every Master Blend Edition of our premium whiskey is bottled at cask strength at Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is a 93 proof whiskey aged a minimum of 7 years. Each batch is hand-selected by our founders and curated by our Master Blender and fifth generation Nearest Green descendent, Victoria Eady Butler. Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey Uncle Nearest 1856 is an award-winning blend of 8-14 year old barrels, bottled at 100 proof. Uncle Nearest is astonishingly smooth, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey or bourbon cocktail. Donated by: Nearest Green Distillery 31
22 YELLOWSTONE
Yellowstone Limited Edition is created by founder and Master Distiller of Limestone Branch Distillery, Stephen Beam. Each year is different, and our 2020 edition features our 7 year old Yellowstone Bourbon finished in Armagnac barrels. 1 Bottle of Yellowstone Limited Edition 2020. Donated by: Lux Row Distillery
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LONGBRANCH VIP MAILER CURATED BY MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY
Longbranch Bourbon & Matthew McConaughey collaborated on a gold standard mailer to share with Matthew’s celebrity friends, which includes some of his favorite items from his home state of Texas. Donated by: Campari Group
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THE ULTIMATE MAKER’S MARK IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
Your Own Unique Barrel of Maker’s Mark, Dinner at Rob Samuels Home, and Custom-Made Artwork. The Samuels family is true bourbon royalty in Kentucky, their distilling roots stretching back some 250 years. Through this exclusive offering, you can immerse yourself in that rich heritage, creating your very own barrel of Maker’s Mark bourbon that you have designed to your own unique taste preference, have dinner at eighth-generation whisky maker Rob Samuels home, and help create an original piece of art with renowned glass artist Brook White. This unforgettable experience for you and nine friends begins with a personal tour of the National Historic Landmark distillery on Star Hill Farm led by Rob Samuels, Managing Director of Maker’s Mark, and grandson of the founders. After Rob walks you through the bucolic, pristine campus and provides personal insights into his grandparents vision that still guides the brand today, you’ll arrive at the stunning new Lakeside Tasting Room where you will go through the entire Private Selection process, reserved for only the most elite customers of Maker’s Mark. You will learn about and taste for yourselves the specific flavors created by different types of staves, and ultimately your group will create an entire barrel of your very own expression of Maker’s Mark, with a finish unique to your tastes. When the barrel matures nine weeks later, the bottle labels will feature your name and stave selection recipe, and you will receive the entire bottling run for you and your friends to enjoy. Your day also will include a delicious lunch at the distillery and then will conclude with an intimate dinner for your group at Rob Samuels home. A breathtaking, never-before-offered finale to this extraordinary opportunity is that the winning bidder will be allowed to work personally with Kentucky’s own Brook White of Flame Run Studio and Gallery to create a customized, one-of-a-kind work of art, a priceless memento to display proudly and remind you of this unique immersion experience. Transportation for your distillery visit will be provided by Mint Julep Tours. Donated by: Maker’s Mark Distillery
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25 WILLETT 6 YEAR & RYE
Locally owned Eternal Optimist Hospitality presents their handpicked selection of Willett Family Estate Bottles along with a coveted selection from the 2018 Bourbon Bonanza Benefit. 1 Bottle - Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Bourbon - 6 Year - Barrel 191 - 129.4 Proof - Bottle 4 of 148 1 Bottle - Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Rye Whiskey - 6 Year - Barrel 233 116.0 Proof - Bottle 39 of 168 Donated by: Eternal Optimist Hospitality
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26 WILLETT 7 YEAR
Included in this collection of Willett Family Estate bottles are some of the earliest examples of whiskey distilled on site at Willett Distillery, including an incredibly unique 7 year old bottling of the 44th barrel they produced after re-starting distillation on site. At the time of distillation they were unable to utilize their column still so this bourbon was twice distilled in their pot still prior to bottling. This double pot still distillation and the barrels location on the bottom floor of the rick house near a southwest facing wall produced a bourbon with notes of Peanut Butter Bar Candies, Butterscotch, Caramel Corn, Lime Leaf, and Thai Bird Chilies. Also included in this collection is a 7 year Single Barrel Bourbon hand selected along with Jack Rose in DC and Harrison Smith House in Bardstown for the 2018 Bourbon Bonanza Benefit. 1 Bottle - Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Bourbon - 7 Year - Barrel 44 - 121.6 Proof - Feast BBQ - Bottle 57 of 202 Donated by: Eternal Optimist Hospitality
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27 OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON 2021
Old Forester released the 21st iteration of its limited-edition, vintage-dated Birthday Bourbon on Sept. 2 in celebration of founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday. This year marks the 151st year of the company he began in 1870. The 2021 Birthday Bourbon will be bottled at 104 proof and is made up of 119 barrels, aged 12 years, and barreled on April 16, 2009. After showing exceptionally unique character during a tasting panel, the 12-year-old barrels were chosen specifically for this year’s Birthday Bourbon. Donated by: Old Forester Distillery
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THE BARRELL CRAFT SPIRITS BLENDING EXPERIENCE
The Barrell Craft Spirits Blending Experience. Join the Barrell Craft Spirits blending team for a deeper dive into what makes a great blend, with a hands-on blending experience. BCS Founder Joe Beatrice, Chief Whiskey Scientist Tripp Stimson and Assistant Blender Nic Christiansen will all take part. A 2-hour blending experience for up to four people, date and time to be determined. Donated by: Barrell Craft Spirits
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29 PAPPY VAN WINKLE 15 YEAR
“The 15 year Pappy Van Winkle is my favorite of all our ages. Enjoy on the rocks with a list of lemon or in a nice cocktail like an Old Fashioned.” —Julian Van Winkle Donated by: Julian Van Winkle
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COLLECTOR’S EDITION 21 YEAR OLD BOURBON
An extraordinary old sour mash bourbon distilled and bottled in Kentucky bourbon country, famous for many generations of fine bourbon made from the finest ingredients obtainable and leisurely aged under ideal conditions in new, charred white oak barrels for 21 years. We proudly offer this limited release to those seeking the finest Kentucky bourbon in existence. Donated by: Jim Karp
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HEAVEN’S DOOR WHISKEY BOOTLEG
THE 2020 EDITION • Only 3825 bottles produced • 15-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in 30–35-year-old Jamaican Pot Still Rum Casks • Cask Strength • 104.6 Proof / 52.3% alc/vol • 2020 Edition features Sunset, Monument Valley by Bob Dylan inside an allocated, individually numbered leather journal. NOSE Cornbread, cocoa nibs, tobacco leaf, and an abundance of maple syrup. PALATE Dried apricot, sandalwood, with a nutty richness. FINISH Toasted coconut, holiday spice, and toasted oak where the influence from the sugar cane and rum extraction shines. Introducing the second expression in The Bootleg Series by Heaven’s Door. Named after Bob Dylan’s famous “Bootleg Series” of albums, the line-up invites people to experience the art of craft whiskey on a new level and will feature unique and unreleased whiskeys, including special blends, barrel finishes and rare stocks. Each offering in the series features one of Dylan’s paintings on a hand-made ceramic bottle in a collectible leather case. Donated by: Heaven’s Door Distillery
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WOODFORD RESERVE BACCARAT EDITION
History and heritage meet innovation and sophistication. Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition is crafted by uniquely finishing the most complex and balanced Kentucky Bourbon in select XO Cognac barrels. Sourced by our Master Distiller Chris Morris, each barrel has seen three seasons of cognac before being filled with Woodford Reserve.The result is the best of both spirits – a balance of crisp American and French oak notes, complex fruit character, subtle spiciness and a creamy confectionary finish. Presented in a bespoke Baccarat decanter, Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition is the ultimate expression of American Whiskey at its finest. Donated by: Woodford Reserve
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BUFFALO TRACE SAZERAC GIFT BASKET
Sazerac 18, 2 Stagg leather coasters, 2 Stagg crystal rock glasses, 1 copper bar mixing spoon, Leather Field Notes Journal, Whiskey Stone Box Set, Copper Jigger, Leather Flask Buck, Gents Cocktail Mix Mule, Basket. Donated by: Buffalo Trace Distillery
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34 LINEAGE JIM BEAM
Lineage bourbon from Jim Beam. Lineage represents the most refined bottle by far in Jim Beam’s lineup, which ranges from the standard Kentucky straight bourbon to higherend offerings like Black Extra-Aged and Single Barrel editions. Jim Beam Lineage is sold exclusively in airports and other global travel retail locations but a very rare find. Donated by: Beam Suntory. Brett Hale
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BARRELL CRAFT SPIRITS BOURBON & RUM
This complex 15-year-old bourbon was blended and bottled at peak maturity so you can experience its true flavor. It is a perfect union of grain and barrel, with an old, oaky nose and a deep, honeymaple palate that reveals the lushness of the grain. One bottle BCS Gray Label Bourbon. One bottle BCS Gray Label Rum. Donated by: Barrell Craft Spirits
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36 PARK & TILFORD PRIVATE STOCK BOTTLE
The Park & Tilford Private Stock represents a once forgotten era of American whiskey that is making a strong comeback—Blends of Straight Whiskeys. This bottle garnered a premium for the category in the 1940s and ‘50s. Today, it’s a piece of history in a bottle. Donated by: Marc Abrams
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37 VAN WINKLE FAMILY RESERVE
Donated by: Tom O’Grady
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upcoming exhibition SUPERNATURAL AMERICA: THE PARANORMAL IN AMERICAN ART October 7, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Supernatural America examines the artwork that has shaped our collective imagination of the supernatural and paranormal and asks why America is haunted. Ghosts of a violent US history, whether Native American genocide, slavery, or the Civil War, remain unsettled and periodically resurface to make the present face the past. In intimate moments of mourning, the will to make contact with spirits of the dead drove cultures of mediumship, new ritual
explores the numerous ways artists in the U.S. made
practices, and a popular culture around Spiritualism.
sense of their own experiences of the paranormal and
Artists have been integral to visualizing these ghosts,
supernatural, and in doing so developed a rich visual
whether national or personal, and in doing so have
culture of the intangible.
embraced the mysterious and unexplained. In the twentieth century, anxieties about technology, atomic weapons, and the trauma of war inspired ideas about worlds beyond a troubled America. This exhibition
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Agatha Wojciechowsky. American (born Germany), 1896-1986. aw 0323, 1963. Watercolor on paper. Courtesy of the Collection of Steven Day, New York, NY
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. 51
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encouraged to inspect and investigate lots
personally or through an agent, receive a
they are interested in prior to purchase. Any
similar benefit as Floor Bidders in being able
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and all statements relating to the lots in the
to actively participate in the live Auction Sale
catalogue, or contained in advertisements or
(“Telephone Bidders”). Therefore, except
promotional materials, are merely statements
as otherwise expressly provided in these
of opinion and should not be construed as,
Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, LOTS
nor do they constitute representations or
LISTED IN THIS CATALOGUE MAY NOT
warranties of fact or the assumption of any
BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASON
liability on the part of Menish Auctions or
WHATSOEVER BY ANY BIDDER.
the Seller.
AUCTIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
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ANY ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder
seeking to bid must register to bid at the
should make certain to bid on the correct lot
Auction Sale by completing a registration card
and that the bid is the bid intended. Once the
or bid sheet or have been given permission
hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has
to absentee bid by Menish Auctions or have
announced the winning Bidder, the Bidder is
registered for this auction on Proxibid. Bidders
unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even
must be at least 21 years old and may be
if the Bidder has made a mistake. Auctioneer
required to show proof of age. By submitting
reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any
a bid, the Bidder acknowledges that Bidder
time, even after the hammer has fallen, until
has read the Terms and Conditions of Auction
the Bidder has taken physical possession
Sale, the descriptions for the lot(s) on which
of the lot. No Bidder shall have a right to
they have bid, and that they agree to adhere to
claim any consequential damages if a lot is
these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale.
withdrawn, even after the Auction Sale.
All Bidders are personally liable for their bids,
6. Purchasing/Payment. Subject to fulfillment
whether or not acting as an agent. The Bidder
of all of the conditions set forth
acknowledges that the invoice describing a
herein, on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer,
lot by number incorporates the catalogue and
title to the offered lot will pass to the highest
Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale.
Bidder acknowledged and accepted by the
5. The Bidding Process. The Auctioneer
Auctioneer, and thereupon, such Bidder:
may open or accept the bidding on any lot by
(a) assumes full risk and responsibility for
placing a bid on behalf of the Seller, receiving
the purchased lot, and (b) shall pay the
a telephone or internet Bidder, or any other
Purchase Price and all Buyer’s Premium in
Bidder in the Auction Sale. The Auctioneer may
full, in accordance with the conditions set
accept or decline any bid, challenge any bid
forth herein. When applicable, buyers will be
or set bidding increments, as the Auctioneer in
charged sales tax of 6%. Payment is to be
its sole discretion shall determine. All lots shall
made immediately after the auction to Speed
be sold to the highest Bidder as determined by
Art Museum by credit card, preferably or by
the Auctioneer.
cash or check but only with approval by the
Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot
Speed Art Museum.
constitutes a separate sale. No lot will be
7. A Buyer’s Premium of thirteen percent
broken up unless otherwise permitted by the
(13%) of the Hammer Price on each individual
Auctioneer. Lots will be sold in their
lot will be added to all purchases made
numbered sequence unless Auctioneer directs
at the auction. Menish Auctions will not
otherwise. Auctioneer shall have the right in its
assume responsibility for the shipping and
sole and absolute discretion to adjudicate all
packaging of purchased lots. It is the Bidder’s
bidding disputes and shall have the right, but
responsibility to arrange for pick up or delivery
not the obligation, to rescind the acceptance
of purchased lots within two (2) days of the
of any bid and place the lot(s) for Auction Sale
Auction Sale. All purchased lots are at Buyer’s
again. Auctioneer’s decision on all bidding
risk. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that
disputes shall be binding and final.
neither Menish Auctions, nor its employees,
THIS IS NOT AN APPROVAL SALE. Bidders
affiliates, agents, third-party providers or
who physically attend the Auction Sale,
Sellers warrant that the auction will be
either personally or through an agent (“Floor
unimpaired, uninterrupted or error free and
Bidders”) should carefully examine all lots
accordingly shall not be liable for such
which they are interested in purchasing.
events. Bidders shall have no recourse against
Bidders who bid by telephone, either
the Seller for any reason whatsoever.
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 Ten Percent (10%) 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
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