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Kentucky Bourbon Auction Honors America’s 250th Anniversary Next Weekend

What happens when America's native spirit meets its 250th birthday? Louisville's inaugural bourbon auction unites rare bottles with veteran support Feb. 13-15.
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Kentucky Bourbon Auction Honors America's 250th Anniversary Next Weekend
Credit: Four Roses and KBCA

The inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) will take place in Louisville from February 13–15, 2026, featuring rare whiskies and experiences to support charity. Timed to coincide with President’s Day Weekend and the United States’ 250th anniversary, the event will benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which aids veterans, first responders, and their families.

The three-day celebration is anchored by a public auction with lots donated by distilleries, private collectors, and industry leaders.

The auction catalog features once-in-a-lifetime bottles, full barrels, and immersive bourbon experiences.

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Highlighted lots include The Brown Family Decanter containing Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon, a Parker’s Heritage Collection Blend of Mashbills bottle, and a Willett Family Estate 10 Year Single-Barrel bottle.

“The KBCA was created to honor bourbon’s place in our nation’s story while using its power to do impactful work,” said Andrew Varga, founder of KBCA.

Varga continued: “Hosting this inaugural event in Louisville on President’s Day Weekend, during America’s 250th anniversary, allows us to unite extraordinary bourbon, meaningful experiences, and a shared purpose: supporting the veterans, first responders and families served by the Bob Woodruff Foundation.”

He added, “This weekend represents the very best of Bourbon Country.”

The event series kicks off on Friday, February 13, with a Grand Reveal Tasting at the Frazier History Museum.

Saturday’s schedule includes an interactive tasting brunch at Watch Hill Proper, followed by the signature Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration Gala at the Omni Louisville Downtown that evening.

The weekend concludes on Sunday, February 15, with a tour of the Louisville Water Tower and a bourbon-forward lunch.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation has invested more than $189 million in programs providing mental health care, housing assistance, and employment services for the military community.

Collectors and enthusiasts who cannot attend the in-person events may participate in the auction virtually.

Tickets and the complete auction catalog are available on the official Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration website.

Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson is a whiskey educator who helps consumers understand everything they need to know to make an informed decision about whiskey investment. She has been working in the secondary whiskey market since 2019 and joined The Whiskey Wash team when Mark Littler took over as Editor in Chief. Working with Mark Littler Hannah has amassed a broad range of whiskey knowledge and specializes in helping consumers make education driven cask investments. Hannah has authored two published works of fiction and her background in research and creative writing lets her create interesting and informative articles to give people a solid understanding of the world of whiskey.

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