I may argue that the best part of National Bourbon Heritage Month actually comes after it's over. That's the time we get our yearly allotment of the rare bourbons because many distillers bottle their products in September. Due to the success of our first ever raffle we held for Russell's Reserve 2002, we decided to hold more raffles to win the chance to purchase several limited release bourbons. Below is the schedule and details about the products and events. We're keeping you busy in November, but we heard your feedback loud and clear, and we're expanding each raffle to four locations across the state. So, I hope you join my team and I at these events to get your hands on some of these rare bourbons! As always, please enjoy these products responsibly. As we head into the holiday season and its related celebrations, we here at the Division of Liquor Control want you to be safe. Cheers! Jim

November Bourbon Raffles

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control and various Brokers will host one-night-only raffles for the opportunity to purchase a bottle of limited supply bourbons. The raffle schedule is below.   They will begin at 6:00 p.m. Entries will be collected for 90 minutes. At 7:30 p.m., winning names will be drawn. One entry per person, must be present to purchase. A valid ID must be presented when entering and to verify winners. Must be 21+ to enter.   Bottles are for personal use, not for resale. The raffle is not open to employees of the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, the product Broker, DHL, JobsOhio, Agency store owners and their employees/immediate families.

Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 · 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Old Fitzgerald 9 Year releases fire on all cylinders from the start. Powerful nose led by salted caramel, barrel char and the aroma of mint. There’s a hint of banana in the mix, which comes through after the whiskey has had time to open up in the glass for a while. The sip is chewy and mouth-filling, in keeping with the bottled in bond style, starting with a rush of spice, more caramel, and a crème brulee note. All of this is spiked with hints of that furniture polish character that is typical of Old Fitz. Old Fitzgerald 9 Year is $89.98 plus tax.

Where to enter: Fine Wine & Spirits - 63 Bottles 6080 Wilmington Pike, Dayton Joseph's Beverage Center - 57 Bottles 4129 Talmadge Road, Toledo Kroger - 63 Bottles 199 Graceland Boulevard, Columbus Silver Spirits Liquor Agency - 63 Bottles 1482 North Portage Path, Akron

Weller 12 Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 · 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wheated bourbons are all about sweetness and no bitterness. Caramel runs through this like a river, with eddies of vanilla, mint, toast, mocha and pancake syrup. It has a nice but not overpowering char and oak, a little cinnamon, raspberry, blackberry and raisin. The scents include lanolin, almond oil and creamed corn. Its deep bronze color has been described to "beautifully reflect the light" with the "high-spirited, lusciously toasty, and animated bouquet that has top-notch Bourbon written all over it; a dry, complex, and toasty palate.” Weller 12 is $28.00 plus tax.

Where to enter: Kroger - 72 Bottles 11390 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati Walt Churchill's Market - 60 Bottles 3320 Briarfield Boulevard, Maumee Giant Eagle - 84 Bottles 6700 Perimeter Loop Road, Dublin North Court Beverage - 84 Bottles 998 North Court Street, Medina

Parker's Heritage 12 Edition Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 · 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Parker's Heritage 12 Edition has soft classic scents of vanilla, hay, and light oak blend together. On the surface it doesn’t seem overly complex, but digging deeper there’s raisin, light green apple, and a smidge of cinnamon and brown sugar mixed together. The scents mingle extremely well together and present a solid start to this bourbon. The sip provides a nice creamy viscous mouthfeel. Delicious syrupy sweet vanilla, raisins, a dab of lavender infused honey, and a touch of butterscotch. Even though it’s a 100 proof bourbon, there’s almost no burn which allows you to savor this for a while. It’s gentle yet full of flavor and simply put, fantastic. Parker's Heritage 12 Year is $89.98 plus tax.

Where to enter: The Wine List - 36 Bottles 7381 Tylers Corners Drive, West Chester Walt Churchill's Market - 30 Bottles 3320 Briarfield Boulevard, Maumee Giant Eagle - 39 Bottles 55 Meadow Park Avenue, Lewis Center Simone's Beverage & Deli - 39 Bottles 18414-26 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood

Elmer T. Lee Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 · 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Rye is supposed to cut corn's sweetness for a drier whiskey, but Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel leads with sweet. The rye presents as floridly floral (think lilacs) and spicy (think basil and oregano), but always the sweetness, flowing beneath it all, like syrup made from sour fruit. The nose brings notes of clover, vanilla and old leather. The flavor balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness with a long and warm finish. Elmer T. Lee is $35.95 plus tax.

Where to enter: Centerville Liquor & Wine - 96 Bottles 894 South Main Street, Centerville 771 The Pit Stop - 96 Bottles 805 North Memorial Drive, Lancaster Ross Wine and Liquor - 96 Bottles 360 W Bagley Road, Berea Marino’s Beverage Depot - 60 Bottles 5829 C Monroe Street, Sylvania

Old Forester Birthday Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 · 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

With a rich mahogany color, initially you will find a singular focus, with a pronounced rich dark cherry cobbler note. It then opens into a dynamic build of caramel and dark chocolate covered smoked almond nuttiness with hints of charred oak; a touch of herbal lemon tea, sweetened with a touch of honey rounds out its depth of character. Subtle sweetness blossoms into a warm and green spiced multi-dimensional experience, brightened by a lemon honey note followed by cherry cobbler. The finish is long and drying, with an herbal lemon honey sweetness. Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is $99.99 plus tax.

Where to enter: Arrow Wine & Spirits - 42 Bottles 615 Lyons Road, Dayton Airport Market Basket - 30 Bottles 5225 Airport Highway, Toledo Northwest Wine and Spirits - 42 Bottles 821 Bethel Road, Columbus Minotti's Rocky River Wine Shop - 48 Bottles 19831 Detroit Road, Rocky River

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