Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (AABCB)
What is the Limited-Release Sweepstakes?
The Limited-Release Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) allows interested individual consumers to enter random drawings to win a guaranteed position in line at a specified Limited Release Event. Each Sweepstakes conducted by the AABCB may involve one or more individual Limited Release events held exclusively at ABC Select Spirits locations in Alabama. Separate individual consumer drawings will be conducted for each Limited Release Event through a Sweepstakes. All drawings will be conducted using a computer-generated random selection process.
Who can participate in a Sweepstakes?
In order to be eligible to participate in any Sweepstakes, individual consumers must be of legal drinking age. Only current Alabama residents who are at least 21 years of age and have a valid Alabama State issued ID, Alabama driver's license or are active duty military stationed in Alabama and can provide a military photo ID and proof of residency, are eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes
Why did the AABCB develop and implement the Sweepstakes?
The AABCB developed and implemented the Sweepstakes to equitably distribute spirits products that are released by manufacturers or suppliers in limited quantities and generate considerable consumer demand.
What products will be made available through a Sweepstakes?
The AABCB has the sole discretion to select what product codes or brands to make available for sale through a Sweepstakes. The products made available through a Sweepstakes will generally be limited-release products or products released in limited quantities and may include bourbons, tequilas, scotches, and other small-batch spirits.
What prices apply to the products made available through a Sweepstakes?
The AABCB is governed by a mandatory pricing formula. All product pricing reflects the suppliers desired prices at the time of the event.
How will available Sweepstakes inventory be distributed?
The AABC will attempt to proportionately distribute its inventory of products made available for sale through a Sweepstakes. The number of locations chosen to participate in a Limited Release event will dictate the number of available bottles for any event. The AABC may also withhold or move certain quantities of its available inventory in order to satisfy operational needs.
May I submit multiple entries in the Limited Release Sweepstakes?
No. Multiple entries in the Sweepstakes is strictly prohibited. Anyone suspected of engaging in this prohibited conduct may be disqualified from participation in current and/or future Sweepstakes.
Can I register to win at multiple locations in a Limited Release Sweepstakes Event?
Yes. In the Quarterly Limited Release events, a customer may register to win a position in line at up to four different locations. If a name is chosen as a winner for any event, that name will automatically be withdrawn for any other event. You may only win at one location per event. The Quarterly Whiskey Release will be reviewed to allow for registration changes as needed and will be at the sole discretion of the Alabama ABC
May I register an account on behalf of someone else?
No. Each individual is responsible for creating and maintaining his or her own Sweepstakes entry.
May multiple people in my household enter the Sweepstakes?
Yes. However, each household member's entry must abide by the terms and conditions.
When can I sign up to participate in a Quarterly Sweepstakes?
Interested individual consumers or licensees must sign up for a Limited Release Event at http://alabcboard.gov/quarterlySweepstakes during the applicable entry period. The entry period for each Sweepstakes is typically open for a period of approximately 20 days.
The applicable entry period for any Sweepstakes shall be announced and/or otherwise advertised in ABC Select Spirits locations by the AABCB in advance of the actual opening of the entry period. The AABCB has the discretion to delay, modify, or extend the applicable entry period for any Sweepstakes.
All drawings will be witnessed by an independent third party.
The AABCB may review each entry prior to the drawing process to confirm the eligibility of the entrant and the entry. The AABCB may also review all winning entries following their selection to verify the eligibility of the entrant and the entry. The AABCB may make determinations as to ineligible or disqualified entries at any time, and the AABCB’s decisions relative to such matters will be final and non-appealable.
What happens if my entry is selected?
Once the winning entries have been selected and verified for all Limited Release Events conducted as part of a Sweepstakes, the AABCB will notify each winning entrant via email and text of the location and position in line.
How will I know if my entry is selected?
Each participant will receive a Unique Identifier Code (UIC) when they have successfully registered. You will want to keep this code. It will be established while you are on the website registering and will also come to you via the email you receive that letting you know that you have successfully registered for the event.
After the sweepstakes closes and names are randomly generated by our algorithm, the Unique Identifier Code (UIC) will be posted on the website. Every participant should receive and email and a text message letting them know whether the won or not. This year you will also have the option of going to the website an entering in your Unique Identifier Code (UIC). The website will let you know whether or not you have won and, if so, at which store.
What happens if my entry is not selected?
Entrants whose entries are not selected during any Sweepstakes (if any) will be notified via email and text at the conclusion of the Sweepstakes.
Is it permissible to resell items purchased through a Sweepstakes?
Items offered for sale to individual consumers through the Sweepstakes are not intended for resale. The sale of alcoholic beverages without a license issued by the AABCB is strictly prohibited under Alabama law.
What happens to individual participants who violate the terms and conditions?
Anyone who violates the applicable terms and conditions shall be disqualified from participation in current and/or future Sweepstakes. The AABCB shall also disqualify any individual participant suspected of engaging in any conduct intended to circumvent the applicable terms and conditions or otherwise gain an unfair advantage over other entrants from participating in current and/or future Sweepstakes. The AABCB’s decisions relative to such matters are final and non-appealable.
When are the Quarterly Sweepstakes Registration Periods?
Q1 2024
Registration Opens: February 5, 2024
Registration Closes: February 25, 2024
Winners & Non-Winners Notification: February 28, 2024
Product List For Each Store: March 11, 2024
Quarterly Whiskey Release Event Date: March 23, 2024
Q2 2024
Registration Opens: May 6, 2024
Registration Closes: May 26, 2024
Winners & Non-Winners Notification: May 29, 2024
Product List For Each Store: June 10, 2024
Quarterly Whiskey Release Event Date: June 22, 2024
Q3 2024
Registration Opens: August 5, 2024
Registration Closes: August 25, 2024
Winners & Non-Winners Notification: August 28, 2024
Product List For Each Store: September 9, 2024
Quarterly Whiskey Release Event Date: September 21, 2024
Q4
Annual Whiskey Release - December 14, 2024
Click here to view the times and locations for the quarterly release.