Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) Announces Weller Full Proof Lottery - Beginning June 1st

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced an upcoming lottery for bottles of Weller Full Proof. This new lottery will begin at 12:01 a.m. on June 1st until 11:59 p.m. on June 12th.

In order to enter, you'll need to provide the following:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Street Address
• Date of Birth
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Ohio Driver’s License Number or Ohio Identification Card Number

There are 2000 bottles allocated for this lottery from seven barrels, each barrel with a unique tasting profile. The seven profiles are:

12-K-30-H-1-02-30

Nose: Spice and Vanilla with hints of Cherry

Taste: Fruity with a little spice in the middle

Finish: Vanilla that is soft and slow

12-L-20-O-5-19-160

Nose: Spicy Fruit and light Caramel

Taste: Spicy heat with notes of baking spices and anise

Finish: Short and smooth

12-L-30-M-5-27-19

Nose: Soft Cherry

Taste: Butterscotch, caramel, and soft vanilla

Finish: Light and smooth

11-J-20-I-4-09-194

Nose: Cherry and Vanilla

Taste: Toasted with a bold spicy body

Finish: Long

12-K-30-H-1-02-032

Nose: Warm with hints of Cherry and Vanilla

Taste: Cherry and Floral hints

Finish: Short

12-L-18-H-1-02-051

Nose: Sweet and Spicy explosion with Floral, Vanilla, and Caramel 

Taste: Notes of Caramel with some heat

Finish: Soft and short

12-H-18-H-1-02-147

Nose: Fruity with light Vanilla hints

Taste: Bold Cherry and Caramel

Finish: Medium

The bottles come in at a 114 proof (57% alcohol) and forgo chill filtration to preserve all the naturally occurring residual oils and flavors. Should you win, the bottles will be sold for $49.99 + tax. All entries must be submitted online at the OHLQ lottery website and must be purchased at the Ohio Liquor location designated during submission. Entry is free. 

My Take

I really like the idea of having this lottery right now. It avoids large crowds while still bringing new and exciting whiskey and bourbons to Ohio. As I mentioned when Weller Full Proof was announced, I fully expected it to show up in lottery form rather than store releases due to the limited availability. This is a lottery you should definitely enter and hope you win! I'll be posting a reminder once the lottery is live. 

What do you think? Let me know in the comments section.

Source: OHLQ