Louisville, KY (August 27, 2024) – The Whisky Chicks and Bourbon Brotherhood hosted the eleventh annual Bourbon Mixer presented by AutoRenu on Saturday, August 17, at The Olmsted. The theme was Bourbon Masquerade, complete with music, Cajun food, raffles for rare Pappy Van Winkle and Blanton’s bottles, and bourbon tastings from 22 craft and global distilleries. The auction, hosted by Legacy Home & Estate Services, featured 100 specialty items. The event raised $115,000 for the Coalition for the Homeless, bringing the cumulative dollars raised by the Bourbon Mixer to $750,000.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who contributed to the Bourbon Mixer,” said Natalie Harris, Executive Director of the Coalition. “With homelessness on the rise, we need funding now more than ever. Thanks to our volunteers, donors, and sponsors, this event has now raised $750,000 over the past 11 years!”
The awards for the evening were as follows:
- Top Fundraiser: Jim Beam
- Bourbon Brotherhood Fan Favorite: Old Forester
- Whisky Chicks Fan Favorite: Maker’s Mark
- Best Dressed Winners: Jon Cecil and Lisa Burnett
- Pappy Raffle Winner: J. Todd Whitchurch
- Blanton’s Raffle Winner: Ian van Lierop
Be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s event on August 23, 2025, at The Olmsted, as well as the launch of next year’s raffles: Monday, July 1, 2025!
About the Bourbon Mixer
The Bourbon Mixer was created in 2014 by Bruce Corwin of the Bourbon Brotherhood and Linda Ruffenach of the Whisky Chicks, and is supported by a planning committee of generous volunteers from those social groups. Since its inception in 2014, the Bourbon Mixer has raised $750,000 in support of the Coalition for the Homeless’ mission and work.
About the Coalition for the Homeless
The Coalition for the Homeless’ mission is to prevent and end homelessness here in Louisville. The Coalition advocates for change, educates the public about the face of homelessness, and coordinates the work of their 40+ member agencies across the city. Find the Coalition online at www.louhomeless.org.
