Limited Edition Willett Bourbon Featuring the Papal Seal: Father Jim Sichko's Tribute to Pope Francis' 10-Year Anniversary
Father Jim Sichko, the nationally recognized and beloved Papal Missionary of Mercy, has partnered with Willett Distillery to release a limited edition bourbon that celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election. The rare 10-year Willett bourbon features the Papal Seal/Coat of Arms of Pope Francis on the bottle, making it a one-of-a-kind collector’s item.
The release of this limited edition bourbon is a true honor for Father Jim, who is known for his random acts of kindness and generosity, as well as for delivering gifts of rare bourbons to the Pope. In fact, Father Jim has gifted Pope Francis with a bottle of bourbon on each of his visits, and this release is a tribute to the special relationship he shares with the Pope.
The 125 bottles of this rare 10-year bourbon are available for purchase via an online auction and raffle, as well as at Ernie’s Spirits on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, Kentucky. All proceeds from the sales of the limited edition bourbon will go towards supporting the ministry of being a Papal Missionary of Mercy.
The Willett family placed the Papal Seal/Coat of Arms of Pope Francis on the bottle to make it an even rarer collector’s item. Father Jim hopes to have Pope Francis personally sign bottle No. 1, which would make it an unforgettable keepsake for anyone lucky enough to acquire it.
The release of this limited edition bourbon is the result of a blind barrel tasting conducted by Father Jim, Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Tim Mapes of Delta Air Lines, Jim Allen of the Atlanta Braves, Matt Morris of the DEA, along with Willett’s Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen and Single Barrel Specialist Josh Devitt. The group selected a truly rare spirit, a 132.6 proof bourbon from a barrel filled in January 2013, which was distilled using an original Willett Distillery recipe and stored on the 4th out of 5 levels in Warehouse A.
Father Jim’s gift of a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon to Pope Francis seven years ago received national attention, and this limited edition release is sure to generate similar buzz. For those interested in acquiring one of these rare bottles, donations begin at $1,000 and can be made through Fr. Jim’s website. Additionally, raffle tickets are available for $100 each, with three bottles included in the raffle.
Father Jim Sichko’s partnership with Willett Distillery to release this limited edition bourbon is not only a celebration of Pope Francis’ 10-year anniversary but also a testament to Father Jim’s unwavering commitment to his ministry as a Papal Missionary of Mercy. With all proceeds going towards supporting this mission, this limited edition release is an excellent way for bourbon enthusiasts to support a worthy cause while also acquiring a truly unique and rare collector’s item.
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About Father Jim Sichko – Based in Lexington, Ky., Fr. Jim Sichko is a missionary for Pope Francis and travels the world doing various random acts of kindness. In February 2016, Pope Francis commissioned Fr. Jim as one of his Papal Missionaries of Mercy, of which there are only 1000 in the world and 100 in the United States. A popular author and speaker, Fr. Jim makes headlines for random acts of generosity and kindness including giving away thousands of dollars to people at grocery stores, on the streets and especially to those most in need. To learn more about Fr. Jim or reach out to him, please visit https://www.frjims.com/, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.