June 12, 2026, Louisville, KY — Kentucky Science Center is giving bourbon enthusiasts the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience at Bardstown Bourbon Company, all while supporting science education across Kentucky.
The limited raffle offers one winner and up to seven guests an exclusive single barrel selection experience at Bardstown Bourbon Company, including a private distillery tour, guided barrel tasting experience, and lunch.
During the experience, the winner will select one barrel of Origin Series Single Barrel Bourbon. The selected barrel, consisting of Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged a minimum of six years and bottled at cask strength, will later be bottled and prepared for pickup or delivery coordination through the distillery.
Most barrels yield approximately 120–240 bottles. The winner will also receive custom printed bottle labels and the empty barrel.
The estimated value of the experience and barrel is between $12,000 and $16,000.
“Partnerships like this help Kentucky Science Center continue creating meaningful science learning experiences for families throughout our region,” said Mike Norman, President & CEO of Kentucky Science Center. “We’re grateful to Bardstown Bourbon Company for helping us offer such a unique opportunity in support of our mission.”
Only 150 raffle tickets will be sold at $100 each.
Proceeds support Kentucky Science Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to Do Science in ways that inspire a lifetime of learning.
The raffle drawing will take place on June 29, 2026 at 12PM EST at Kentucky Science Center, located at 727 West Main Street in downtown Louisville. The winner does not need to be present to win and will be notified by phone and email within 48 business hours.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older to enter and participate in the experience.
To purchase raffle tickets or learn more, visit KentuckyScienceCenter.org.
