Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Rare Bourbon Raffle
The KSO (Newport, KY) runs an annual Rare Bourbon Raffle funding summer park concerts and school programs (Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: 2026 Rare Bourbon Raffle).
2026 edition (closed)
- Tickets on sale from April 28, 2026; sales ended 4 pm May 30; drawing at the KSO office, viewable live on the KSO Facebook page (KSO 2026 Bourbon Raffle official rules (PDF)).
- Pappy Van Winkle set: $100/chance, up to 700 tickets (480 sold).
- Buffalo Trace Antique Collection set: $50/chance, up to 900 tickets (569 sold).
- 20 Bourbons / 20 Winners: $25/chance, up to 1,200 tickets.
- Max-sale odds per the rules: about 1:700 (Pappy), 1:900 (BTAC), 1:60 (20/20).
- Must be 21+; bourbon is not shipped — pickup at 540 Linden Ave., Newport, with photo ID.
Winners list: KSO 2026 Bourbon Raffle winners (PDF). Bottles were donated by The Party Source (LINK nky, May 28, 2026).
21+ only. Raffle and lottery winners must be 21 or older with ID. Please drink responsibly; never drink and drive. We are not affiliated with any store, charity or distillery listed.
Sources
- Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: 2026 Rare Bourbon Raffle
- KSO 2026 Bourbon Raffle official rules (PDF)
- KSO 2026 Bourbon Raffle winners (PDF)
- LINK nky, May 28, 2026
Facts checked November 4, 2026 (ET). Lottery rules change: always confirm on the organizer's own page before you buy or drive.