Making Spirits Bright Bourbon Raffle l Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County
Ticket Prices: $50 each or 3 for $125
Tickets Available: Only 2,000 will be sold – don’t wait!
Drawing Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 – live at the Carroll County ReStore (433 Hahn Rd, Westminster, MD).
Benefiting: 100% of funds support Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County’s Homeownership Program.
How It Works
Must be 21 or older to enter.
Winners will be notified by phone – no need to be present to win.
Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of notification.
Prize Pickup / Delivery
Within 100 miles of Westminster, MD: Winners must pick up in person.
101–200 miles from Westminster, MD: In-person delivery may be available.
West Virginia residents: May participate, but prizes must be picked up in person (state law).
No shipping available due to Maryland law.
Why Enter?
This is your chance to win one of eight incredible bourbon prize packages, each featuring rare and top-shelf bottles that any collector would covet.
The highlight? One lucky winner will receive a prize package including Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year — one of the most sought-after bourbons in the world.
When you enter, you’re not just playing for a chance to win legendary bourbon — you’re also building brighter futures. Every ticket supports Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County’s Homeownership Program, helping families in our community achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing.
Special Thanks
A huge thank you to Tom Welliver for his brilliant idea and generous bourbon donations that made this raffle possible!








Grand Prize
Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year
Blanton’s Straight from Barrel
Weller White CYBP
Weller Blue Full Proof
Weller Black 12
Weller Red Antique
Weller Green Special
2nd Prize
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year
Blanton’s Straight from Barrel
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon 1.75ML
Buffalo Trace
Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Elmer T. Lee
3rd Prize
Blanton’s Straight from Barrel
WhistlePig 12
Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
4th Prize
Barrel Bourbon New Year’s Bourbon 2020
Johnny Walker Blue
Lagavulin 16
Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon
5th Prize
Lagavulin 16
Knobel Single Barrel (signed)
Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon
Jefferson Reserve
6th Prize
Heaven Hill Grain to Grass
Bookers “By the Pond”
Catoctin Creek Rye
Buffalo Trace
7th Prize
1792 Small Batch 1.75ML
Bardstown Single Barrel
Four Roses Single Barrel
WhistlePig Rye 10
8th Prize
Covalent Spiced Orange Old Fashioned made with Bourbon (3.75 ML) & a set of Waterford Crystal Double Old Fashioned glasses
Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, Maryland, Inc. has been and remains an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN # 52-2277289. Its Carroll County, Maryland Raffle Permit number is 265.
Raffle Rules
Sponsoring Organization: Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County
Location: Online
Opens for Entries: October 3, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Making Spirits Bright Bourbon Raffle l Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County Entry deadline is December 19, 2025, 11:59pm EST. Winner selected on December 20, 2025, 4:00pm EST.
Raffle Rules
Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County has been and remains an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN # 52-2277289. Its Carroll County Raffle Permit number is 265.
1. PRIZE PACKAGES: HFHCC does not/cannot provide tax, legal or accounting advise. This section has been prepared for rules and regulations informational purposes only, and not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for tax, legal or accounting advise. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisers before engaging in any transaction. Amounts paid for tickets may not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be bound by these rules. In addition, Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County assumes no responsibility for a prize winner’s state tax obligations.
This offer is void where prohibited by law and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. By participating in this raffle, all ticket purchasers and the person named on each raffle ticket accept and agree (1) to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here, and (2) that their names and or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news outlets, social media outlets and may otherwise be used by Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County for publicity purposes and naming of the prize winner to be published in area newspapers or other media outlets including but not limited to television, radio, web, social media and print. The prize winner will be published on the Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County event website and social media outlets. HFHCC’s interpretation and application of the rules and regulations shall be final. If a winner does not wish to claim the prize, the winner shall provide Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County a written statement within the thirty (30) day period stating that the winner does not wish to take ownership of the said prize items.
By participating in this raffle, each participant releases Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County and each of its respective directors, officers, board members, employees and agents from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, liability for possession, use or misuse of any prize, and each winner agrees to indemnify and hold Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County and each of its respective directors, officers, board members, employees and agents harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of the winner’s acceptance or use of any prize.
2. The Making Spirits Bright Bourbon Raffle Benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County is a fundraising raffle in support of all Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County events conducted. These Official Contest Rules may not be waived, modified, or supplemented unless such waiver, modification or supplementation is made in writing by Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County.
3. PRIZES DRAWING: The price per ticket is $50. Three tickets may be purchased for $120.00. Only 2,000 tickets will be available for purchase. As long as at least 1000 tickets are sold, then all prizes will be awarded. If less than 500 tickets are sold, the second-place prize will be removed. However, no more than 2,000 tickets will be sold. Ticket sales will cease when all tickets are sold, or the December 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST deadline is reached. Any requests and payments received following the cut off times or after the sale of 1,000 tickets will be returned to the sender.
Drawing will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 @ 4:00 PM EST, by drawing at Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County and streaming LIVE on Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County’s Facebook social media feed. This date and all other dates stated in these rules may be extended at the absolute discretion of Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County. Tickets may sell out before that time. The winning tickets will be drawn at random, from a hopper, containing names of all eligible raffle tickets by a Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County employee or other approved patron. The drawing for the prizes will be streaming LIVE on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HabitatForHumanityOfCarrollCounty however, the winner does not need to be present or watching the live feed to win.
4. ELIGIBILITY: THIS RAFFLE IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED! *IF YOUR STATE, CITY, TOWN, MUNICIPALITY, ETC. DOES NOT ALLOW THE DELIVERY OF ALCOHOL OR ALLOW ALCOHOL TO BE ACCEPTED AS A RAFFLE PRIZE, NO EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE LAWS, STATUTES, ORDINANCES, RULES, ETC. WILL BE MADE.
5. * Raffle ticket purchasers and the person named on a raffle ticket must be at least 21 years of age at the time of purchase. Offer void to anyone under the age of 21. Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County accepts no liability or responsibility regarding the condition of the prize. All entries must be made in the name of the individual and no transfer of ownership of a ticket is permitted. No entries will be accepted from or on behalf of, corporations, trusts, partnerships, or other entities. Please be advised that Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County employees and their immediate family members (family members living in same home) are not eligible to purchase tickets.
6. PRIZES VALUES: All values of bourbon prize packages below are a conservative estimate. Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of these estimates. The Grand Prize Package is valued at $6,477. The Second-Place prize is valued at $2,014. The Third Place Prize is valued at $620. The Fourth-Place prize is valued at $548. The Fifth-Place prize is valued at $424. The Sixth-Place prize is valued at $359. The Seventh-Place prize is valued at $305. The Eighth-Place prize is valued at $240. No prize substitution permitted except at Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County sole discretion. The prizes are nontransferable. Any and all prize related expenses, and without limitation of any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of prizes or transfer/assignment of prizes to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted.
7. REFUNDS: All raffle ticket sales are final. No refunds will be made with the exceptions of:
– Any ticket request with verified payment received after 2,000 tickets have been sold or after the deadlines set forth.
– A system glitch duplicates an already existing ticket
No other refunds are available. Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, nondelivered mail or any other failure to receive orders or deliver receipts prior to the drawing deadlines. A raffle participant’s sole and exclusive remedy for Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County breach shall be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for his or her raffle ticket(s).
In no event shall Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County or its respective directors, officers, employees, members, committee members, advisers, or board representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injuries to earnings, profits, or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity.
7. TICKETS: Tickets are $50.00 each or 3 for $125 and may be purchased ONLY through the official raffle website link. You may buy as many tickets as you wish, subject to availability, until all 2,000 are sold. Each raffle ticket will be entered separately in the drawing. Each raffle ticket is a separate and equal chance to win one of the bourbon prize packages. Once your ticket has been drawn, it shall not go back in the hopper to have another chance at one of the other prize packages. The first ticket will be drawn and placed into a see through bowl/container. This ticket will be for the 1st grand prize package. The second ticket will then be drawn and placed into a see through bowl/container. This ticket will be for second grand prize. The third ticket will then be drawn and placed into a see through bowl/container. This ticket will be for third prize. The fourth ticket will then be drawn and placed into a see through bowl/container. This ticket will be for fourth prize. The fifth ticket will then be drawn and placed into a see through bowl/container. This ticket will be for fifth prize. The sixth ticket will then be drawn and placed into a see through bowl/container. This ticket will be for sixth prize. The seventh ticket will then be drawn and placed into a see through bowl/container. This ticket will be for seventh prize. The eighth ticket will then be drawn and announced immediately. We will then remove the winning ticket for seventh prize from its container and reveal the winner for seventh prize. We will then remove the winning ticket for sixth prize from its container and reveal the winner for sixth prize. We will then remove the winning ticket for fifth prize from its container and reveal the winner for fifth prize. We will then remove the winning ticket for fourth prize from its container and reveal the winner for fourth prize. We will then remove the winning ticket for third prize from its container and reveal the winner for third prize. We will then remove the winning ticket for 2nd grand prize from its container and reveal the winner for 2nd grand prize. Lastly, we will then remove the winning ticket for the 1st Grand prize from its container and reveal the winner for the Grand prize.
8. PRIZES WINNERS: Winner notification will be made by telephone, Email, posted on the Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County web page as well as all Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County social media outlets. The winner will need to provide proper identification (one that matches the name and address from the ticket purchase) to the satisfaction of Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County. If you live within 100 miles of Westminster, MD, you will need to pick up your prize in person. A representative of HFHCC will assist in coordinating all the details with the winner regarding prize package pick up.
If you live more than 100 miles from Westminster MD, but less than 200 miles from Westminster MD, we will deliver your prize package in person when possible. A representative of HFHCC will assist in coordinating all the details with the winner regarding prize package delivery. *DELIVERY OF ALCOHOL MUST BE LEGAL IN YOUR STATE, CITY, TOWN, MUNICIPALITY, ETC. FOR YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR PRIZE*. In order for this to be possible, the delivery point must be located in an area that has been deemed legal and within the 200 mile radius of Westminster, MD.
If you live past the 200 mile radius of Westminster MD, you are responsible for picking up your prize. No compensation for travel will be given. A representative of HFHCC will assist in coordinating all the details with the winner regarding prize package pick up
Winners agree to the use of his/her name, photograph or videotape likeness and statements for publicity purposes by Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County and agrees to sign a publicity release without any further compensation.
9. TICKET SALES: Only 2,000 tickets will be sold. Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County reserves the right to extend the drawing date or cancel the raffle contest at any time.
10. Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County reserves the right to modify or extend prize drawing deadlines, and/or add additional prizes or drawings at any time, in their sole discretion. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County.
Raffle Start Time: 10/02/2025 @ 9:00 AM EST
Raffle End Time: 12/19/2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
Raffle Drawing Time: 12/20/2025 @ 4:00 PM EST
Release from Liability:
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