Friends of Franklin Parks Announces 2025 Bourbon Raffle Featuring Rare and Coveted Collections

Franklin, TN – Friends of Franklin Parks is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated 2025 Bourbon Raffle, offering enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to win some of the most exclusive and sought-after bottles in the world of American whiskey.

Tickets are $105 each with no purchase limit. Sales close on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. CST, followed by a live drawing streamed on Facebook at 7:30 p.m. CST.

Proceeds from the raffle directly support Friends of Franklin Parks’ mission to cultivate stewardship within our community, preserve cultural and natural resources, conserve public open spaces, and enhance parks and trails for generations to come.

This year’s raffle showcases twelve extraordinary lots, including:

• Lot #1: Pappy Van Winkle Vertical Flight – a complete six-bottle lineup from the legendary Van Winkle family.
• Lot #2: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection – a five-bottle release celebrated by enthusiasts worldwide.
• Lot #3: W.L. Weller Vertical – six iconic bottles tracing the legacy of wheated bourbon.
• Lot #4 & #5: Blanton’s Collections – including the Full Lineup Collection Bundle and the Complete Gold Edition Horse Collection.
• Lot #6–#10: Rare and collectible expressions from Old Carter, WhistlePig, Blue Run, Jack Daniel’s, and Knob Creek.
• Lot #11: Booker’s – Batch No. 2015-04 (“Oven Buster” Batch) – an uncut, unfiltered bourbon aged just over six years and bottled at 127 proof. Known for its bold flavor and family legend namesake, this rare release delivers deep vanilla, oak, spice, and a long, memorable finish.
• Lot #12: Hartfield & Company Old Bourbon County – Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (110 Proof) – crafted by the only distillery in modern-day Bourbon County. This small-batch, single-barrel bourbon pays tribute to the birthplace of bourbon itself, handcrafted from corn, wheat, and malted barley, and steeped in Kentucky’s storied distilling history.

“This raffle not only brings together bourbon lovers from across the region, but it also fuels our mission of preserving and enhancing Franklin’s beloved parks,” said Torrey Barnhill, Executive Director of Friends of Franklin Parks. “Every ticket purchased makes a direct impact on our community.”