Custom Bourbon Barrel Experience

Enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to create your own private barrel selection of 1792 Bourbon from Sazerac's renowned Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.

The winning bidder will receive an exclusive barrel of premium 1792 Bourbon, selected through a private tasting experience and bottled exclusively for the winner. Offered at barrel proof, this bourbon delivers the rich, bold character and complexity sought after by bourbon enthusiasts and collectors alike.

As part of the experience, the winner and up to 7 guests will participate in a private barrel-selection tasting hosted at IYRS or another mutually agreed-upon location on Aquidneck Island or in Jamestown, where participants will choose the final expression to be bottled.

Following the selection, the bourbon will be bottled exclusively for the winner, with each bottle featuring a custom commemorative medallion. The winner will also receive the emptied commemorative barrel used in the selection process. The selected barrel is expected to yield approximately 20 cases (120 bottles) of bourbon.

With Rhode Island allocated only four barrels annually, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive bourbon unavailable to the general public

Perfect for collectors, entertainers, corporate gifting, or anyone who appreciates exceptional bourbon.

Includes:

• Approximately 120 bottles (20 cases) of custom-selected 1792 Bourbon
• Personalized bottle medallions
• Commemorative empty barrel
• Private barrel-selection tasting experience for the winner and guests
• Coordination, bottling, and delivery

Restrictions

Tasting date subject to availability and must be mutually agreed upon. Tasting location limited to Aquidneck Island or Jamestown.
Winner must be 21 years of age or older.
Please allow approximately four months from barrel selection to bottling and delivery.

Starting bid: $7,000
Estimated Fair market value: $8,000
Donated by: Gold's Wine & Spirits

About Barton 1792 Distillery

Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and is located in the Bourbon Capital of the World at the heart of bourbon country. Named in honor of the year that Kentucky became the 15th state, this distillery represents tradition, sophistication and determination.

If you would like to bid remotely on any item, please contact Liz Isdale at lisdale@iyrs.edu or 401-580-0042 by July 10, 2026.

VIP Parking Pass at IYRS

Skip the parking hassle in one of Newport's busiest and most beautiful neighborhoods. Enjoy exclusive access with your VIP parking pass at IYRS for one full year- just steps from Thames Street, the waterfront, and all downtown has to offer. A priceless convenience for locals, commuters, and frequent visitors alike!

Valid July 2026 - July 2027, subject to availability and black-out dates.

Donated by IYRS

Starting bid: $5,000

Estimated fair market value: $11,000

If you would like to bid remotely on any item, please contact Liz Isdale at lisdale@iyrs.edu or 401-580-0042 by July 10, 2026.

WIMCO ST. BARTH'S STAY DURING THE 2027 BUCKET REGATTA

Four guests will enjoy an unforgettable 7-night stay in St. Barth's during the world-renowned St. Barths Bucket Regatta. From March 16-23, 2027, you'll stay in a beautiful two-bedroom WIMCO villa, offering the perfect home base to experience the excitement of the regatta and the island's stunning beaches, dining, and vibrant harbor in Gustavia.

This exceptional package also includes a $4,000 flight credit towards the hop from San Juan to St. Barth's aboard Tradewind Aviation.

Details & Restrictions:
Valid for a stay March 16-23, 2027. Must be booked by October 31, 2026. Non-transferable and not eligible for upgrades. The winner will choose from a curated selection of WIMCO villas. Flight credit applies to scheduled service only and cannot be used toward a private charter.

Donated by WIMCO Villas and Tradewind Aviation.

Starting bid: $12,000

Estimated fair market value: $13,200

If you would like to bid remotely on any item, please contact Liz Isdale at lisdale@iyrs.edu or 401-580-0042 by July 10, 2026.