We might still be 6.5 weeks away from the big event, but it’s actually beginning NOW! | |
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You can start purchasing raffle tickets now for a chance to win one – or even all – of the incredible items listed below. Haven't bought your event ticket yet? No worries, you still can! Even without an event ticket, you're eligible to enter the raffles. Just register with BidPal!
If you're attending Bags & Bourbon on October 24, we highly recommend pre-registering for BidPal. This allows you to buy raffle tickets in advance, get an early peek at our auction catalog and enjoy a more seamless shopping experience on the night of the event. Just don’t forget your password. 😉
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I know, enough talking about the raffle. What are the items, you ask? | |
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California Closets
‘Fill Your Closet’ Raffle
California Closets is once again offering two $5,000 gift cards to Nordstrom to “fill your closet.”
There will be two lucky winners drawn, each receiving one $5,000 gift card. Imagine the potential wardrobe makeover – and then imagine how it would look if you decided to install a California Closet afterwards!
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KeyBank Red Bag Raffle
KeyBank, who has been our key sponsor since our inaugural Bags & Bourbon event in 2013, is presenting you with the gorgeous and luxurious Lady Dior Bag. Timeless, distinguished and hard to find, the Lady Dior is crafted from patent calfskin and made in Italy.
Already a head-turner with its cherry red coloring and pale gold-finish metal charms, the Cannage stitching is what gives this bag its distinctive geometrical pattern and quilted texture. This medium sized bag is large enough to hold a wallet, a phone, a card holder and sunglasses. The interior contains a large slip pocket and a zip pocket. Wear it as a crossbody, using the thin, removable leather shoulder strap, or carry the piece by hand with its bold double handles. Either way, you’re sure to make a statement.
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Rare Bourbon Raffle
Even one bottle of rare bourbon can be hard to come by, and in this raffle, we’re giving you a chance to win five. The Rare Bourbon Raffle basket will feature one bottle of each:
-Van Winkle's Special Reserve Lot "B", aged 12 years
-Very Olde Saint Nick Immaculata
-Blanton’s Red Takara Japanese Edition
-Rare Perfection, aged 15 years
-Eagle Rare
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Also! We wanted to share with you a few limited bourbon releases slotted for our auction, but keep scrolling if bags are your jam! | |
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Whistlepig's
Limited Edition Summer Stock Whiskey
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As an East Coast rebel, with a reputation for pushing the limits, the Whistlepig brand is willing to experiment with its distilling process and make a bold statement. Described as “rambunctious and funky” to the nose, this whiskey is surprisingly mellow and sweet to the taste, with notes of maple butter, sweet cream, berries and a finish of spice. The drinking experience is truly a tour of Vermont on your taste buds! | |
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Heaven's Door
Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon
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From Vermont to Minnesota, we're venturing to some unexpected bourbon destinations in our quest to bring you the best – before these limited editions disappear! One standout is Heaven’s Door's special release: Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon. This 122.7 proof whiskey, crafted with a mash bill of 70% corn and 30% wheat, is aged for seven years in the harsh climate of Minnesota’s North Country. The result? A distinctive blend of honey, caramel, dried raisins, vanilla and nutmeg.
Fun fact: With a smoother finish than his famously gravelly voice, this bourbon is a tribute to Bob Dylan, who hails from Duluth. Heaven’s Door released this edition in 2023 in conjunction with his biography Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine, which will be included in our auction as well.
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Elijah Craig's
Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 PGA Championship Edition)
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For golfers, bourbon is synonymous with the game, so it was quite fitting when Elijah Craig, the official bourbon of PGA, released a commemorative small batch for the 2024 PGA Championship. While similar to Elijah Craig’s small batch, there are differences in the PGA edition. The flavors are fuller, and wafting up to the nose, you will find its decadent aroma of toffee and lightly burnt caramel are more evident. Its taste and finish are spicier and drier than the standard bottle. All in all, the PGA edition delivers, tastefully and ever-so-subtle, just a bit more.
Fun fact: the barrels from which the PGA edition is crafted all come from Rickhouses P, 1G and A – what a clever way to honor the Championship!
And, of course, we can't forget the other side of the equation. It’s not all bourbon…
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MCM
Tracy Chain Wallet in Visetos
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Chic and classy, this MCM chain wallet is crafted from genuine full grain, nappa leather and showcases MCM’s signature Visetos monogram canvas in black. The slender wallet fastens with a 24k gold-plated lock with the Laurel wreath design, and the detachable chain allows you to travel hands-free. The fabric-lined interior contains multiple card slots and a zip compartment for coins.
Fun fact: the MCM logo represents the Roman numerals for 1900, which is considered the beginning of the "age of travel," and the laurel wreath underneath symbolizes achievement, tradition and ambition.
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Tory Burch's
Robinson Spazzolato Leather Shoulder Bag
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With its rich, dark sienna color and rounded edges, this Tory Burch bag oozes a refined confidence that’s surely to transfer to its wearer. Made from spazzolato leather – a type of full grain leather that achieves its shine through hand polishing and brushing – this handbag stands out while maintaining a simplicity appropriate for everyday wear. It has an adjustable shoulder strap and a magnetic snap closure for fastening the flap top. The interior is made from microfiber lining with a suede-like finish and contains one slit pocket. | |
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We look forward to seeing you on October 24!
The Bags & Bourbon Team at College Now Greater Cleveland
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