Summer lottery offers rare bourbons, including a Weller Millennium valued at ,500, through the PLCB.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has officially opened the registration for its much-anticipated summer 2025 limited-release lottery, a program attracting whiskey enthusiasts, collectors, and potential resellers alike. This opportunity allows eligible residents and licensees in Pennsylvania to purchase some of the most coveted bourbons and whiskeys available in the country, including the highly sought-after Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon, which is priced at an astonishing ,499.99.

The registration period commenced on Monday and will conclude at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 8. Following the close of registration, the drawings will be held during the week of August 11, with notifications sent to both winners and non-winners in the weeks thereafter.

This lottery features a total of nine categories, each allowing only one bottle per household. Entrants may choose to participate in any or all available categories by visiting the Fine Wine & Good Spirits lottery webpage. It is important to note that participants are not guaranteed a bottle but have the chance to purchase one if selected.

Several high-profile offerings highlight this lottery round. Among these are:

– Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel Bourbon: 213 bottles available for individuals and 70 for licensees, priced at 7.99 each.
– Blanton’s Gold Straight Bourbon: 423 bottles for individuals and 141 for licensees at a cost of 4.99 each.
– Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Straight Corn Whiskey 20 Year Old (2023): 3 bottles exclusively for individuals at 9.99 each.
– Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition Straight Bourbon: 4 bottles for individuals and 1 for licensees, priced at ,199.99.
– Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection No. 2 (5×375 ml bottles): 6 for individuals and 2 for licensees priced at 9.99.
– Eagle Rare Double Eagle Very Rare Straight Bourbon: 8 bottles for individuals and 2 for licensees at ,999.99.
– Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon: 10 bottles for individuals and 3 for licensees, at 9.99 each.
– Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon: 45 bottles for individuals, 15 for licensees at ,499.99 each.
– Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2024: 54 bottles for individuals and 18 for licensees priced at 9.99.
– Stagg Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof: 2,016 bottles for individuals, 671 for licensees at .99.

To qualify for entry, participants must be Pennsylvania residents or licensees, aged 21 or older, possess a verified Fine Wine & Good Spirits account linked to a Pennsylvania billing address, and have an active credit card on file. Additionally, when registering, participants must choose a pickup location at a Fine Wine & Good Spirits store.

Only a single entry is permitted per household for each lottery category. If a household is selected, payment will be automatically processed; a failed transaction will forfeit the opportunity to purchase the bottle. Winners are required to present a valid photo ID and email receipt upon pickup—proxies are not allowed.

With thousands of entries expected and limited stock, this lottery represents not just an exciting opportunity for collectors, but potentially profitable prospects for those looking to resell. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board underscores the legal repercussions of reselling lottery bottles without a proper license.

As the registration deadline approaches, interested participants are encouraged to act swiftly to ensure their entries are submitted in time. For further information, including detailed terms and a comprehensive list of available bottles, individuals can visit the Fine Wine & Good Spirits website. With this lottery closing at 5 p.m. on August 8, any issues with payment or account information may jeopardize one’s chances of acquiring these exclusive releases.