In case you didn’t get the heads up…

While collectible bourbons would typically be distributed via online lottery, we have received sufficient inventory to distribute cases to all stores for an in-store distribution event. In order to make these products available to our customers, the following products will be available for sale at your local Virginia ABC store on November 20:

E H Taylor Jr Single Barrel Bourbon
E H Taylor Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon
E H Taylor Jr Straight Rye Whiskey
Elijah Craig 18-year Single Barrel Bourbon
George T. Stagg Bourbon
Old Forester 150 Anniversary Bourbon Batch Proof
WL Weller Special Reserve Bourbon (750ml)
WL Weller Special Reserve Bourbon (1.75L)
WL Weller Full Proof
WL Weller C.Y.P.B. Bourbon
These products will be available for in-store purchase only (online ordering will not be available). Inventory will appear on the Virginia ABC website beginning on Saturday, November 20. See below for details regarding this event.

Lottery system: While these products would typically be distributed via online lottery, we have received sufficient inventory to distribute cases to all stores for an in-store event.
Health and Safety:  We are working to ensure this event goes forward in the safest manner possible. We are distributing these products across all Virginia ABC stores to make them available as widely as possible and to minimize the number of customers waiting in line. As such, on November 20, if there are more customers in line in front of you than available special release products, there is no reason to continue to wait in line unless you plan to buy other products (please note however that no other allocated products will be available for sale on November 20). For everyone’s protection, ABC recommends all customers cover their nose and mouth with a mask, face covering or shield that is 2-ply and can be secured to the head while inside ABC stores.
Store inventory: Each store will receive at least 24 bottles, but no more than 30 bottles in total. Product selection will vary by store; each store will receive products on the list but will not be receiving all products.
Bottle distribution: Immediately before the store’s opening, store managers will distribute between 24 and 30 numbered tickets (depending on the number of bottles available) to those first 24 to 30 customers in line. Bottles will be distributed on a first come, first served basis by these numbers.
One bottle per customer: Customers will be limited to purchasing one bottle. Should a store receive more than one product, customers will still be limited to purchasing one bottle.