SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
PLEASE
DRINK —AND COLLECT— RESPONSIBLY.
The bourbons and experiences being auctioned are meant to be enjoyed and collected with care. Some may be in your family for generations
DEAR ART AND BOURBON LOVERS,
We are thrilled to present the seventh annual Art of Bourbon, one of the nation’s premier non-profit bourbon auctions. This unique event celebrates two of Kentucky’s most cherished treasures: art and bourbon We are proud to host this event at the Speed Art Museum and welcome you to join us for an unforgettable evening.
The excitement surrounding this event is palpable—from the collection of rare “dusties” and other unique bourbons, to the thoughtfully planned menu and the vibrant energy of the night itself Participants from around the world, whether in-person or online, will have the chance to bid on an exceptional selection of bourbon and one-of-a-kind bourbon experiences Your participation supports the Speed’s mission to invite everyone to celebrate art forever We look forward to continuing our exploration of the bourbon world while raising funds to support our ongoing efforts. Only in the Commonwealth can we find such generous bourbon donors to support Kentucky’s largest and oldest art museum!
At the Art of Bourbon, winning bidders will not only receive unique collectors’ items but will also contribute to curating extraordinary exhibitions, expanding our permanent collections cinema offerings, programs, learning ad engagement opportunities, and invaluable community belonging programs We are excited to present Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Room – LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER, the first major Kusama art experience on view in Kentucky, through January 2025. As an icon of global contemporary art, Kusama’s infinity space invites us into her dynamic worlds of wonder and imagination and has been a highlight among our visitors and on social media
We invite you to return to the Speed to enjoy our exhibitions, attend After Hours and Community Day events with family and friends, and visit the newly opened café, est 1927 by Marigold Also, take a moment to view the progress of our much-anticipated Art Park where we will expand our mission outdoors The Art Park is transforming six acres of land surrounding the Museum into a vibrant public green space, enhancing the Speed's role as a cultural hub in the center of Louisville. The first phase is on track to open in 2025, and this public sculpture park will serve as a welcoming extension of the Museum with free and open access at all times, inviting everyone to celebrate art forever beyond the Museum walls. Surrounded by lush native plantings and shady tree canopies, this space will offer new opportunities for displaying outdoor sculptures, collaborating with artists, and presenting creative programming beyond the Museum's walls
We are extremely grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, The Glenview Trust Company, and our other generous sponsors, including Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird, Land Rover Louisville, and Frost Brown Todd A special thanks also to Prestige AV & Creative for their audiovisual support
We look forward to celebrating with you and continuing our shared commitment to art and community
Warm regards,
Raphaela Platow
Executive Director
01
PINHOOK AND PENELOPE BOURBON PACKAGE
This lot includes a Bourbon Charity Igloo cooler filled with Penelope and Pinhook bottles. Bottles include-2 Toasted Rye Whiskeys, 2 Four Grain Barrel Strength, and one Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Penelope Bourbon as well as a 2022 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Pinhook Package also includes Scarlet Shade Straight Rye Whiskey (14 year) and two crystal glasses
Donated by: Penelope Bourbon, Big Bourbon Charity
02 MICHTER'S PACKAGE
This lot includes Michter’s 10-year Straight Rye Whiskey, Limited Release Barrel Strength and Fort Nelson Reserve Barrel Strength
Donated by: Marc Abrams and David Kaplan
03
LUCKY SEVEN PACKAGE
This
includes 5
Donated by:
package
bottles: Lucky Seven Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Workhorse and The Hold Up, Lucky Seven Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Finished, The Frenchman, The Holiday Toast and The New Yorker
Lucky Seven Spirits (John Pals and Michael Lahalih)
12 YEAR BOONE COUNTY
12-year-old Boone County Distilling Co Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey Considered to be one of the best sourced bottles ever out of MGP
Donated by: Don Kohler
BIG BOURBON CLUB MEMBERSHIP, TASTING
AND BARREL PICK BOTTLES
This package includes 3 barrel pick bottles, Old Forester, Maker’s Mark and Knob Creek, as well as two 1-year subscriptions to the Big Bourbon Club’s Top Shelf Membership level Winner will also receive a table for 8 (two new members and 6 guests) for a Michter’s tasting on October 8th
Donated by: Big Bourbon Club
06
WARREN RESTAURANT GROUP
BARREL PICKS
This package includes a Yellowstone single barrel 10 year, Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection, Four Roses Single Barrel Strength, John J Bowman Pioneer Spirit Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a Glencairn glass Selected by the team from the best whisky restaurant in the country
Donated by: Warren Restaurant Group
07 EH TAYLOR BARREL STRENGTH BATCH 3
EH Taylor’s most popular annual release This bottle is from the third batch ever done
Blanton’s Donated by: Marc Abrams and Yong Cha
08 UNIQUE RELEASES
Blanton’s Donated by: Jeptha Creed/Angelique Rison, Sipping in the South
Jeptha Creed Red, White and Blue Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 2022 Woodford Reserve
Double Double Oaked, Nelson Bros Whiskey Reserve Bourbon
09
BLANTON'S 1992
Vintage Blanton’s, one of the earliest releases from 1992 Includes box and hang tag
Donated by: Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop
FOUR GATE WHISKEY AND OLD LOUISVILLE WHISKEY PACKAGE
This lot includes a bottle of Four Gate High Rye Bourbon Whiskey finished in Australian Sherry Casks (Limited Release), two Four Gate glasses, a bottle of Old Louisville Straight Bourbon Whiskey, an Old Louisville Whiskey hat and a $50 gift certificate to The Last Refuge, Nulu’s new High Church of Bourbon.
Donated by: Four Gate Whiskey, Old Louisville Whiskey and The Last Refuge
11
PRIVATE TASTING AT THE CARD
CATALOG SPEAKEASY WITH EXECUTIVE BOURBON STEWARD, JON CECIL
Step from the 2020's back to the 1920's and explore a personalized tasting of rare and unique bourbons
Starting with a bourbon education session and preliminary tasting, guests will then head into The Card
Catalog Speakeasy for an immersive, high-end bourbon tasting experience With more than 1,000 selections, this is one experience you will not want to miss
• Private Speakeasy Experience for four (4)
• Bourbon tasting and education session with Executive Bourbon Steward, Jon Cecil
*Must be 21 or older to purchase
Donated by: Jon Cecil
12
FOUR ROSES AND KENTUCKY PEERLESS
This package includes a package from Four Roses Bourbon that includes Small Batch and Small Batch Select (both signed by Master Distiller Brent Elliott), 2 rocks glasses, 2 coasters and 1 mixing glass From Kentucky Peerless we have two distillery-only, one-of-a-kind Single Barrel bottles (one bourbon and one rye whiskey) a Batch #2 Toasted Bourbon bottle and a Rum-Finished Bourbon bottle, all signed by Head Taster and Blender, John Wadell
Donated by: Four Roses and Kentucky Peerless
13
GREEN RIVER SINGLE BARREL BOURBON PICK
The ultimate Single Barrel Experience for up to 8 people to come out to Green River Distillery in Owensboro, KY Take a tour of our historic distillery, ending in Warehouse B to taste and select a single barrel of Green River Bourbon Your group gets to thief bourbon straight from a barrel and name the bottle you end up picking Resting over five years and presented at true cask strength, this is the most robust version of “The Whiskey Without Regrets”! Yes, the entire barrel is for you and your friends to enjoy
Donated by: Green River Distillery Co
14
OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON
Two older bottles of the famous Old Forester Birthday bourbon from 2004 (distilled 1995) and 2006 (distilled 1993)
Donated by: Jim Perry
15
2XO IMMERSIVE PRIVATE TASTING WITH DIXON DEDMAN
Renowned American whiskey blender, Dixon Dedman, will host a 2XO immersive tasting at his tasting room in Danville, KY The event will be for 6 guests who will be taken through tasting of the 2XO portfolio and some behind the scenes samples Guests will also receive a signed bottle of 2XO French Oak
The Unmined Gem is a sculptural presenter set that pairs with 2XO to raise the bourbon experience from hand crafted to fine art. Travis Adams (glass artist) in collaboration with Dixon Dedman (blender) has created a one-of-a-kind hand blown sculpture that captures the essence of 2XO’s latest Gem of Kentucky expression Through its contemporary form, internal crystal texturing and hand etched details, The Unmined Gem fuses handblown glass mastery with the premier bourbon offering to establish a category of its own and a feast for bourbon senses
Donated by: 2XO by Dixon Dedman
16 BAXUS COLLECTOR'S PACKAGE
From Baxus come two Japanese imports that have made their way back to the States-Wild Turkey
101 8 Year (1992) and Blanton's Straight From the Barrel (2016) Wild Turkey 101 8-Year Bourbon, exclusively released in Japan, represents a mature and sophisticated variant of the widely recognized Wild Turkey 101 available in the United States This 8-year age-stated bourbon introduces a nuanced and refined profile, offering a distinguished tasting experience for aficionados and casual drinkers alike.
Blanton's Straight From the Barrel is a cask strength bourbon from Buffalo Trace and is 6 years old. And just like all other Blanton's, it's single barrel, meaning that no other barrels were blended into it. Like all Blanton's releases, these bottles are incredibly sought after
Donated by: BAXUS
17 BUFFALO TRACE SINGLE OAK PROJECT
Three bottles of Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The Single Oak Project is its most inventive and comprehensive experiment yet. It all started with 96 individually selected American oak trees that differed according to the number of growth rings per inch and growing location. Each tree was then cut into two parts - top and bottom - yielding 192 unique tree sections A single barrel was constructed from each section Prior to construction, the stave seasoning was varied The 192 barrels were then charred differently. These single oak barrels were then filled with different recipe whiskeys, at various entry proofs and aged in a variety of different warehouse styles. This experiment allows whiskey connoisseurs to directly compare the impact of seven different critical variables across 192 bottles for a total of 1,396 taste combinations None of the 192 bottles in the complete set are exactly alike. The Single Oak Project is undoubtedly the most extensive bourbon experiment ever undertaken.
Donated by: Buffalo Trace Distillery
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15 STARS COLLECTOR’S PACKAGE
Enjoy the full line up of 15 Stars Bourbons including:15 STARS Vino de Naranja Finish,15 STARS Triple Cask
II, 15 STARS 13 YO Timeless Reserve, 15 STARS Sherry Cask Finish, 15 STARS First West Rye Batch 2, 15 STARS First West Bourbon, 15 STARS Platinum, 15 STARS 8 & 15 YO Private Stock
Donated by: 15 Stars Distillery
MICHTER'S COLLECTION
A basket with Michter’s US*1 Kentucky
Straight Bourbon, Michter’s US*1 Kentucky
Straight Rye, Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey and Michter’s US*1 American Whiskey, Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Legacy Release - Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey – 3 bottles (1 case).
Donated by: Michter's Distillery
20
BOURBON PAIRING DINNER WITH CHEF EDWARD LEE
Join Art of Bourbon curator Fred Minnick and the Speed's Art of Bourbon Committee Chairman Marc Abrams at the iconic 610 Magnolia restaurant for an unforgettable night 610 owner and internationally renowned chef Edward Lee and the Art of Bourbon duo will serve up to 8 people with a bourbon-pairing dinner that will give you goosebumps Fred and Marc will bring the bourbon from their hidden collections and there's no better chef than Chef Lee So, you know this will be special!
Donated by: Donated by: Edward Lee, Fred Minnick, Marc Abrams
21 OLD FITZGERALD PACKAGE
Donated by: Marc Abrams
1960s era Old Fitzgerald 1849 (8 yo), and 1991 Old Fitzgerald Bottle in Bond
22
HARD TRUTH SINGLE BARREL VIP WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
Hard Truth Distilling Co., in Nashville, Indiana, is offering an experience package for one winner and up to 3 additional guests. Guests will stay in the Hard Truth cabin and enjoy a Hard Truth distillery tour, Get Lost ATV Tour, and a Single Barrel Selection Experience where they will get to taste from different single barrels and choose their favorite to leave with one full barrel's worth of whiskey Package includes:
• 2-night stay at the Hard Truth cabin
• Distillery Tour
• Get Lost ATV Tour
• Single Barrel Selection Experience
• One Full Barrel equivalent of Single Barrel Sweet Mash Rye
Donated by: Hard Truth Distilling Co
23
DOWLING DELUXE
14 YEAR
From the infamous Dowling Distillery, that was one of the most storied mavericks in the whiskey world, comes one of the last bottles to ever to be produced by the Anderson County distilleries Now getting a revival, this is a connection to the original distillery
Donated by: Jim Karp
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SMOOTH AMBLER AND RABBIT HOLE
This lot includes four bottles from Smooth Ambler-Founders' Cask Finish Straight Wheat Whiskey (finished in a vino de naranja cask and aged 6 years), Old Scout Single Barrel Limited Release Straight Rye Whiskey aged 12 years, 9-year-old Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and 14-year-old Single Barrel Old Scout In addition, winner will receive, from Rabbit Hole Distillery, two limited edition signed bottles-a Mizunara Founder’s Collection Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Japanese Oak and an Amburana Founder’s Collection Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Brazilian Oak aged 12 years.
Donated by: Smooth Ambler Spirits, Rabbit Hole Distillery
1958 VERY OLD FITZGERALD
Bottle of 1958 Very Old Fitzgerald from the legendary Stitzel Weller Distillery Taste the landmark brand from the heyday of it’s production One of the most sought after bourbons in the world
Donated by: Marc Abrams
MAKER’S MARK PRIVATE SELECTION BARREL EXPERIENCE WITH THE SPEED
This unforgettable experience for you and five friends begins with a personal tour of the National Historic Landmark distillery on Star Hill Farm led by a Private Select team member After you walk through the bucolic, pristine campus and gain insights into Bill and Margie Samuels’ vision that still guides the brand today, you’ll arrive at your private Tasting Room where you will go through the entire Private Selection process, reserved for only the most elite customers of Maker’s Mark. You will learn about – and taste for yourselves – the specific flavors created by different types of staves, and ultimately your group, along with the Speed Museum, will create an entire barrel expression of Maker’s Mark, with a finish unique to your tastes When the barrel matures nine weeks later, the bottle labels will feature The Speed Art Museum’s selection recipe, and you will receive three cases for you and your friends to enjoy. The rest of the bottles will be given to the Speed to partner with local artists and students to create bottle art These commissioned bottles will be used to raise further funds for the Museum throughout 2025 and 2026
Donated by: Maker’s Mark Distillery
27
GOLDEN WEDDING
Golden Wedding first appeared as a brand in 1869, it was meant to symbolize the blending of the distillery’s finest whiskeys. In 1933 it was acquired by Schenley, and they wanted to continue the theme of blending their finest whiskeys, and at the time, of their considerable holding they happened to own the Joseph Finch Co of Pennsylvania, which was considered to make the finest Ryes in the world, and the famous George T Stagg Distillery, producing some of the finest Bourbon in the world. This bottle is from 1941 and is a blend the 5 finest whiskeys the two distilleries produced While we do not know the specific whiskeys, their mashbills, or their individual ages We do know that they were all at least 5 years old, that most of the Whiskey were Ryes but some were Bourbons, and this was marketed as Schenley Company’s finest whiskey offering. Here is your opportunity to win a piece of history
Donated by: Brook Smith
28
TWO TICKETS TO THE BOURBON LORE FALL
CHAMPIONS EXPERIENCE
Join Bourbon Lore and Heaven Hill for a weekend of whiskey, food and fun in Louisville, Oct 25-27 You’ll stay at the Myriad, a boutique hotel in the Highlands Starting there with a Friday reception, you’ll proceed to an after-hours party at the Evan Williams experience, where you’ll sip rare bourbon, dine on gourmet food and hang out with master distiller Conor O’Driscoll The next morning you’ll meet Conor at the Bernheim distillery for a rare peek into Heaven Hill, including tasting straight from the barrel You’ll then be whisked off to lunch at Heaven Hill’s Bardstown location, where Executive Chairman Max Shapira will talk about the distillery’s history, followed by a blending exercise inside a rickhouse That evening you’ll head to Hermitage Farm, one of America’s premier stud farms, where you’ll meet the horses, enjoy a farm-to-table dinner and cap it off with an intimate concert. Things wrap up Sunday with brunch at the Myriad. Along the way you’ll encounter many happy surprises and gifts that will make this an unforgettable weekend!
Donated by: Bourbon Lore
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UNLOCK THE VAULT: A RARE BOURBON TASTING EXPERIENCE FROM HEAVEN HILL
We are excited to offer an extraordinary, exclusive opportunity for the discerning bourbon aficionado: the chance to savor three of the most coveted “unicorn" bourbons from the Heaven Hill private vault The winning bidder will embark on a journey of taste and tradition, reserved for only the most passionate of collectors and connoisseurs:
• Heaven Hill Collection 18-Year-Old Bourbon: This exceptionally rare bourbon is a testament to our dedication to aging perfection A rich and complex bourbon that showcases the deep, complex flavors developed over 18 years. This selection offers a profound sensory experience that captures the essence of our finest barrels.
• Old Fitzgerald VVS 2018 14-Year-Old: A true gem, this rare and sought-after,14-year-old bourbon embodies the meticulous craftsmanship of Old Fitzgerald. Its velvety smoothness and rich profile make it a standout expression, treasured by those fortunate enough to taste it
• Elijah Craig Single Barrel 21-Year-Old: Celebrated as a pinnacle of bourbon artistry, this distinctive and distinguished single barrel selection offers a unique expression of Elijah Craig's iconic character Aged to perfection, it reveals layers of depth and complexity, representing the pinnacle of Elijah Craig’s storied heritage, marking it as a true masterpiece.
Beyond these remarkable bottles, the winner will enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience (HHBE) in Bardstown, Kentucky, in the heart of bourbon country As a unique and special highlight, the winner will partake in a private bourbon tasting and insightful discussion with Heaven Hill’s renowned Master Distiller, Conor O'Driscoll This intimate experience is designed to immerse you in the rich history and craft that define Heave Hill.
This auction package is not just an experience; it’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the legacy of Heaven Hill and savor the artistry behind some of the most prestigious and rare bourbons in the world Don't miss your chance to unlock the vault and be a part of bourbon history.
Donated by: Heaven Hill
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BROWN FORMAN
This package from Brown Forman includes: 16 year Single Barrel King of Kentucky, Old Forester 2023 Birthday Bourbon, Old Forester The 117 Series aged in Rum Casks, and Old Forester President’s Choice
Donated by: Brown Forman Corporation
BARDSTOWN BOURBON ORIGIN SERIES SINGLE
BARREL BOURBON
Embark on a journey at Bardstown Bourbon Company and experience your very own single barrel selection Taste, sip and select your Origin Series Bourbon Single Barrel-a 6-year-old, 100% estate-distilled, 60% corn/36% rye/4% malted barley mash bill Yes, the entire barrel is yours
Donated by: Bardstown Bourbon Company
32 1976 BICENTENNIAL BOTTLE
This is the bottle that started it all In 1976, Gordon (Gordy) Hue Jr , was working in his family’s liquor store in Covington KY, and he was the spirits buyer at a very young age He was frustrated that Scoth and Cognac were dominating the high end market and no one was selling premium price point bourbon So, he found a distillery that was in the process of shuttering, Willett, and bought 32 barrels of 1959 distillate That produced 3,168 bottles and was released to commemorate the 1976 Bicentennial Commemorative a 16 year old bourbon He had so much fun and it was such a success, that he went on to contact Julian Van Winkle Jr and started Old House Reserve Bourbon He later partnered with Julian Van Winkle III to bring in cognac bottles and fill them with aged bourbon that they called Van Winkle Family Reserve, that same style is used on their Rye today As the aged bourbon from Julian began to get harder to acquire, he went looking for a new source, and found that an elderly gentleman in his 90s had 800 barrels of aged whiskey from the recently closed Pennco distillery (which later become Michter’s) They came to an agreement and Gordy named the whiskey after the man who happened to be Isaac Bernheim’s nephew, Adolph Hirsch (one of the last Jewish men to ever be named Adolph) Thus was born AH Hirsch, one of the most legendary bourbons in history And all this history started with one bottle, and it can be yours
Donated by: Marc Abrams
25 YR OLD MICHTER'S
Michter's Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon 25 years old This rare 25 year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from highest quality American corn and aged in fire-charred, new American white oak barrels with only one of 317 bottles produced in 2017
Donated by: Stephen Reily
PAPPY VAN WINKLE
VERTICAL SIGNED BY JULIAN VAN WINKLE
6 bottle complete vertical of all of the Van Winkle bottles, each signed by Julian Van Winkle III exclusively for Art of Bourbon
Donated by: Greg Fischer
1947 OLD FORESTER 100 PROOF
1947 Old Forester 100 proof private bottling for David Corbin Originally from Kentucky, the Corbins moved to Akron and became one of the largest auto dealers in the country. One of the rarest finds we’ve ever had and one of the greatest whiskeys you’ll ever have They established the Corbin Foundation, which still donates more than $1,000,000 per year to local philanthropies Included in the lot is a book on the history of the Corbin Foundation
Donated by: Marc Abrams
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Exhibi T iON
YAYOI KUSAMA: INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM–LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER
July 12, 2024 – January 12, 2025
The Speed Art Museum is honored to present Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room– LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER, one of the artist’s seminal immersive artworks that explores ideas of “self-obliteration” through repetition and play with space, light, color, and time INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM — LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER (2017), which is on special loan from the Art Gallery of Ontario, envelops the visitor inside a large, mirrored space with stainless steel spheres suspended from the ceiling and arranged on the floor. The reflective spheres recall Kusama’s installation Narcissus Garden, which was first shown at the 1966 Venice Biennale. This presentation will mark the first time that a major Kusama artwork has ever been on view in Kentucky
©YAYOI KUSAMA INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM –LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER, 2017
Courtesy of the artist, David Zwirner, Ota Fine Arts, and Victoria Miro Collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario
Leading sponsors:
Brooke Brown Barzun and Matthew Barzun
Victoria and Paul J. Diaz
Susan and Allan Lavin
Exhibition Season Sponsors: Cary Brown and Steven E. Epstein
Debra and Ronald Murphy
Sociable Weaver Foundation
TO all T hE cOllEcTOrS...
IF
YOU’RE INTERESTED IN HAVING AN INSIDE TRACK TO THE ART WORLD AND FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF OUR COLLECTION, CONSIDER JOINING ONE OF OUR COLLECTOR GROUPS THIS YEAR!
Members make a lasting impact on the Speed’s legacy by raising funds for acquisitions while hearing from the director and curators about artists that are a priority for presentation and collection by the museum In addition to acquisition dinners, programs include studio, gallery and private collection visits, as well as trips to art fairs in the US and abroad
CHARTER COLLECTORS
Led by Erika Holmquist-Wall, Mary & Barry Bingham Sr., Curator of European & American Painting & Sculpture
Charter Collectors are instrumental in acquiring major European and American paintings, sculptures, and works-on-paper for Speed’s permanent collection This exceptional access to some of the world’s best dealers and to curatorial expertise has introduced many Charter Collectors to the joys of personal collecting Our annual black-tie acquisition dinner, sponsored by Glenview Trust Company, this year is on Friday, November 22
FRIENDS OF THE AFRICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTIONS
Led by fari nzinga, Curator of African and Native American Collections
This group addresses critical gaps in the Speed’s collection by engaging with Native American and African (diasporic) artists in support of the museum’s African and Native American collections and public programs The group offers a friendly forum for learning and discussion about issues of concern to global African and Indigenous artists, culture-bearers, and creative communities As well as aiding in the acquisition of art for the museum’s collection, Friends are invited to travel with the Curator to visit art fairs, galleries, and topnotch private collections as well as attend educational or cultural events Friends celebrate and learn about art while supporting artists and helping to create a lasting artistic and educational legacy for the entire community
SPEED CONTEMPORARY
Led by Tyler Blackwell, Curator of Contemporary Art Speed Contemporary is a Collector Group offering members a unique opportunity to encounter and learn about the dynamics of provocative contemporary art in an informative and welcoming environment As well as supporting the acquisition of art works for the Speed’s collection, Speed Contemporary also opens doors to top-notch private collections, artists’ studios, and the expertise of art professionals Our annual acquisition dinner this year is on Friday, December 13
To learn more about our collector groups, or our curatorial groups including Art on Paper Society, Cinephiles and Speed Design, please email Eska Koester at ekoester@speedmuseum org or call 502-634-2989
T haNK YOu TO Our SpONSOrS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
AUDIO VISUAL SPONSOR
2024
arT OF bOurbON
aDViSOrY cOMMi TTEE
Marc Abrams, Chair
Jason Brauner
Elizabeth Chandler
Cheri Collis White
Chuck Morton
Mark Highbaugh
Jamar Mack
Cameron Leaali
Matthew Schuhmann
Greg Sklenar
Ricky Johnson
T haNK YOu TO Our DONOrS
Penelope Bourbon, Big Bourbon Charity
Marc Abrams and David Kaplan
Lucky Seven Spirits (John Pals and Michael Lahalih)
Don Kohler
Big Bourbon Club
Warren Restaurant Group
Marc Abrams and Yong Cha
Jeptha Creed/Angelique Rison, Sipping in the South
Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop
Four Gate Whiskey, Old Louisville
Whiskey and The Last Refuge
Jon Cecil
Gregg Spielberg
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co and Four Roses Bourbon
Green River Distillery Co
Jim Perry
2XO by Dixon Dedman
BAXUS
Buffalo Trace Distillery
15 STARS Bourbon
Michter's Distillery
Edward Lee, Fred Minnick,
Marc Abrams
Marc Abrams
Hard Truth Distilling Co
Jim Karp
Smooth Ambler Spirits, Rabbit Hole Distillery
Maker’s Mark Distillery
Brook Smith
Bourbon Lore
Heaven Hill
Brown Forman Corporation
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Stephen Reily
Greg Fischer
abOu T FrED MiNNicK
With appearances on Top Chef and the Amazon Prime host of Bourbon Up, Wall Street Journal-bestselling author Fred Minnick loves his American whiskey, rum and other spirits He is the editor-in-chief of Bourbon+ Magazine, actively reviews whiskey for Forbes, and is the former lead American whiskey critic for Whisky Advocate Minnick is the author of seven books, including Whiskey Women, Rum Curious, Bourbon Curious, MEAD, and Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey, which won the Spirited Award for Best Spirits Book
He has written about spirits for the New York Times, Scientific American, Parade Magazine and multiple appearances on CBS This Morning, NPR and CNBC Minnick is a co-founder to Bourbon & Beyond and curates both B&B and the Hometown Rising Festivals But most importantly, he wears ascots
abOu T bill MENiSh
Bill Menish is owner of the nationwide auction and consulting firm, Menish Productions. Bill consults and conducts fundraising auctions from Washington State to Washington, DC
Bill is considered by his peers to be among the best and most successful auctioneers in the industry Record setter auctions conducted by Bill include JDRF Seattle Washington, where Bill helped them raise $5.5 million in a single night; Dick Vitale’s V Foundation Gala where Bill helped them raise over $2.1 million; as well as numerous nationally televised auctions These have included CBS Television’s Celebrity Ski Fest, The Auction Network’s Paris and Kathy Hilton Wishing Tree Auction, and the Battlestar Galactica Props Auction for Universal Studios. Bill also auctioned off a Ferrari belonging to #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Patricia Cornwell, which raised more than $200,000 for Veterans Village of San Diego
Bill was just the 67th person in the world to receive the coveted Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Designation (BAS) through the National Auctioneers Association (NAA). Bill also has earned the prestigious Certified Auctioneer Institute Designation (CAI) at Indiana University as well as the Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate Designation (AARE)
As a former journalist, Bill is the winner of 15 Emmy Awards and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Journalism among others Bill is also a founding partner of SVN Auction Services, a national commercial real estate auction firm, and co-owner of Louisville, Kentucky based SVN Premier CRE & Auctions.
AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BIDDING AT THE ART OF BOURBON AUCTION CONFIRMS THAT BIDDER HAS READ AND AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SALE DO NOT BID IF YOU HAVE NOT READ OR AGEED TO THE TERMS OF THIS SALE
1. Definitions. As used in these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, the following words have the meaning set forth below: Bidder is any person participating, making or attempting to make a bid at an Auction Sale Buyer is the person who makes the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer, including the principal of any Bidder acting as an agent Buyer’s Premium is the commission payable by the Buyer to the Auctioneer in the amount of Fifteen Percent (15%) of the Hammer Price Hammer Price is the bid accepted by the Auctioneer by the fall of the hammer, or in the case of a post auction sale, the agreed upon sales price
Purchase Price is the sum of the Hammer Price, Buyer‘s Premium and all applicable taxes Reserve is the confidential minimum Hammer Price at which the Seller has agreed to sell a lot Seller is the person, including agents, personal representatives and executors, offering a lot or lots for sale
2. Auction Basics. This is a public auction sale (benefit/charity auction) conducted by Menish Auctions LLC with proceeds benefitting The Speed Art Museum. Prior to bidding, all participants must read the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, which describe the terms governing the purchase of lots sold at the Auction Sale By participating in the auction, a Bidder agrees to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale printed in the auction catalogue, posted on the Auctioneer’s website or posted at the Auction Sale As auctioneer, Menish Auctions acts only as agent for the Seller The sale contract for the lot(s) purchased at the Auction Sale is made directly between the Buyer and Seller Sellers may bid and purchase lot(s) in the Auction Sale consigned by them or by other Sellers
3. Descriptions. The lot descriptions are based primarily on information provided by Sellers Each lot has been described as accurately as possible All Bidders are
encouraged to inspect and investigate lots they are interested in prior to purchase Any and all statements relating to the lots in the catalogue, or contained in advertisements or promotional materials, are merely statements of opinion and should not be construed as, nor do they constitute representations or warranties of fact or the assumption of any liability on the part of Menish Auctions or the Seller
4. Bidder Registration Required. All persons seeking to bid must register to bid at the Auction Sale by completing a registration card or bid sheet or have been given permission to absentee bid by Menish Auctions or have registered for this auction on Proxibid Bidders must be at least 21 years old and may be required to show proof of age By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, the descriptions for the lot(s) on which they have bid, and that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale All Bidders are personally liable for their bids, whether or not acting as an agent The Bidder acknowledges that the invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalogue and Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale
5. The Bidding Process. The Auctioneer may open or accept the bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller, receiving a telephone or internet Bidder, or any other Bidder in the Auction Sale The Auctioneer may accept or decline any bid, challenge any bid or set bidding increments, as the Auctioneer in its sole discretion shall determine All lots shall be sold to the highest Bidder as determined by the Auctioneer
Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale No lot will be broken up unless otherwise permitted by the Auctioneer Lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless Auctioneer directs otherwise Auctioneer shall have the right in its sole and absolute discretion to adjudicate all bidding disputes and shall have the right, but not the obligation, to rescind the acceptance of any bid and place the lot(s) for Auction Sale again Auctioneer’s decision on all bidding disputes shall be binding and final.
THIS IS NOT AN APPROVAL SALE Bidders who physically attend the Auction Sale, either personally or through an agent (“Floor Bidders”) should carefully examine all lots which they are interested in purchasing Bidders who bid by telephone, either
personally or through an agent, receive a similar benefit as Floor Bidders in being able to actively participate in the live Auction Sale (“Telephone Bidders”) Therefore, except as otherwise expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, LOTS LISTED IN THIS CATALOGUE MAY NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER BY ANY BIDDER
AUCTIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS IN BIDDING A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the bid intended Once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, the Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder has taken physical possession of the lot No Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the Auction Sale
6. Purchasing/Payment. Subject to fulfillment of all of the conditions set forth herein, on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest Bidder acknowledged and accepted by the Auctioneer, and thereupon, such Bidder: (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased lot, and (b) shall pay the Purchase Price and all Buyer’s Premium in full, in accordance with the conditions set forth herein When applicable, buyers will be charged sales tax of 6% Payment is to be made immediately after the auction to Speed Art Museum by credit card, preferably or by cash or check but only with approval by the Speed Art Museum
7. A Buyer’s Premium of fifteen percent (15%) of the Hammer Price on each individual lot will be added to all purchases made at the auction
Menish Auctions will not assume responsibility for the shipping and packaging of purchased lots It is the Bidder’s responsibility to arrange for pick up or delivery of purchased lots within two (2) days of the Auction Sale All purchased lots are at Buyer’s risk Bidder acknowledges and agrees that neither Menish Auctions, nor its employees, affiliates, agents, third-party providers or Sellers warrant that the auction will be unimpaired, uninterrupted or error free and accordingly shall not be liable for such events Bidders shall have no recourse against the Seller for any reason whatsoever