According to Luxist.com, Woodford Reserve, the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, is honoring the country’s favorite horse race with the release of a Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle full of their highly acclaimed whiskey. The limited edition design features the work of award-winning artist and Virginia native Brett Amory.
The design showcases two horses racing in those final moments towards the finish line. “The build up to the Derby is unlike any other sporting event,” said Amory. “Louisville is absolutely transformed, and people from all over the world comet o join the excitement. I wanted to capture on canvas that one key moment they all came to see.”
The limited edition liter-size bottle will be available in early April in 42 states at a retail price of $42.99. In addition to purchasing a true collector’s item, consumers can enter a sweepstakes through Woodford Reserve with a chance to win a VIP trip to the 2012 Derby. Sweepstakes entries can be done by registering the bottle’s unique number printed on the neck label, entering any random five digit code at www.wellcraftedderby.com, or by mail.
Entrants in the sweepstakes will be given a randomly-generated post position, from 1-20, for the race. If the horse that starts from their assigned post wins, he/she will be entered in the grand prize trip drawing. Entrants must be 21 or older to participate.
