Details on Evan Williams Kentucky Derby Bottle Release For Sale, Price, and Where to Buy
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience releases its annual limited edition Kentucky Derby Festival Bourbon bottle. This marks thesixth consecutive year that theEvan Williams Bourbon Experience on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville has been an official sponsor of the Kentucky Derby Festival. The 2022 Evan Williams Derby Bottle Release also commemorates the KDF tradition with a 50th Edition Gold Pegasus Pin sealed in wax on the neck.
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“Celebrating the 50th year for the Pegasus Pins will make this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival even more special,” said Matt Gibson, KDF President & CEO. “Like the pins, we know Festival fans will want to add this special edition Evan Williams bottle to their collection too.”
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Since 1956, the Kentucky Derby Festival has became a huge community event for the city of Louisville. It has since grown into more than 70 special events leading up to the big race on the first Saturday of May. For 2022,The Kentucky Derby Festival will run from March 16 – May 1. The commemorativePegasus Pins themselves,allow entry to many Derby Festival events. You can purchase those through many local retailers and online.
Each of the Maker’s Mark Keeneland bottles 2022 edition will feature its own unique labels and artwork from Kentucky-based artists. The artwork of Sandra Oppegard, Andre Pater, and Tyler Robertson will be on display for this release. These were also the same artists for the 2021 Keeneland Maker’s Mark bottles. For 2022 however, the labels will depict the beauty and history of Thoroughbred racing.
“The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is proud to partner with the Kentucky Derby Festival and celebrate a milestone year for the Pegasus Pin, which represents the unique Kentucky spirit that makes this time of year so exciting in the Bluegrass State.”
– Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Artisanal Distiller Jodie Filiatreau
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2022 Evan Williams Derby Bottle Limited Edition Release
Now for the bourbon itself. The juice inside this collector’s bottle is the award-winningEvan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon. This one in particular is from2014, with each bottle of this Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon containing the exactday it was put in an oak barrel for aging, the barrel number it came from, and the date it was bottled. This 2014 Vintage was bottled at 117 proof.
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Evan Williams Single Barrel is aged in open-rick warehouses under thesupervision of Heaven Hill’s Master Distiller. Progress of each year’svintage expression is closely monitored to ensure it maintains its intended quality. That quality has allowed it to win five“Whiskey of the Year” awards.
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Proceeds Benefit LexArts, “Horse Mania” Project
The Loretto, KY bourbon distillery said in their release that the sales from this year’s collaboration that the proceeds will benefit LexArts and its work for community projects. LexArts is a cultural development fundraising organization that focuses on cultural development in central Kentucky. This year’s initiative is “Horse Mania.” For a third installment, colorful and vibrant life-sized horse statues will be featured around Lexington.
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50th Edition Pegasus Pin Bourbon Bottle Wax Dipping EW Single Barrel Bourbon Bottle Wax Dipping Gold Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Pegasus Pin Sponsor
Where to Buy
The 2022 Evan Williams Derby bottle release will be available atthe Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in downtown Louisville, KY. You will also find this limited edition bourbon bottle for sale at other select area retailers while supplies last.Check with your local liquor stores for more information on distribution.
Release Date & Availability
With an official release on February 24, the 2022 Evan Williams Derby bottle release will start making their way distribution outlets. There will a number of 750 limited-edition bottles available for sale.
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MSRP & Secondary Price
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Kentucky Derby Festival bottle is available in a 750ml bottle, and has an MSRP of $80.
This Evan Williams Derby bottle has sugget retail pricing is officially set for $80. With a limited distribution of 750 bottles and this release being geared to a community event, there’s not a lot of data for a secondary price for this collector’s bottle.
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