Support Louisville’s Spirit: Bid on Exclusive Bourbon and Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences - All proceeds benefit the Bluegrass Bartenders Fund!

The Bluegrass Bartenders Fund Online Auction is your exclusive chance to bid on once-in-a-lifetime items and experiences, all generously donated by our incredible partners in the Kentucky bourbon industry. From rare bottles you’ll never find on shelves to private distillery tours, curated tastings, and behind-the-scenes bourbon adventures—this is not your average auction.

Every item tells a story. Every bid makes a difference.

All proceeds directly support the Bluegrass Bartenders Fund, a new hardship relief initiative created by The LEE Initiative and APRON Inc to provide immediate, life-changing financial support to Louisville’s spirit industry professionals in times of crisis.

These are the bartenders, barbacks, and teams who create the magic behind the bar—who keep our glasses full and our spirits high. Many of them are now facing financial hardship due to illness, accidents, family emergencies, or unexpected loss. The Bluegrass Bartenders Fund is here to honor their hard work with real help when it’s needed most.

This fund was created in memory of two extraordinary women—Marie Zahn and Felicia Corbett—whose compassion and love for this community still ripple through every pour, every shift, every night.

What You’re Bidding On:
Unreleased or impossible-to-find bottles of Kentucky bourbon

VIP distillery tours and private tastings with bourbon legends

Barrel picks, curated dinners, and bourbon collector’s packages

Experiences you cannot buy—until now

This Auction is About More Than Bourbon.
It’s about honoring the people who make our bars feel like home. It’s about showing up for the ones who always show up for us.

Place your bids. Make your mark. Change someone’s life.

100% of proceeds will benefit local bar teams in Louisville through the Bluegrass Bartenders Fund.

Let’s raise a glass—and some funds.
For community. For compassion. For the people behind the bar.

Private Single Barrel Experience at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Featuring Chef Edward Lee