06/15/2026
📢Calling all whiskey drinkers and collectors:
This one-of-a-kind collector's edition bottle of Commander's Select V Horse Soldier Bourbon is up for grabs in our silent action, and online bidding is live NOW at:
https://givebutter.com/c/NOVA-2026/auction/items/1996541
Although the auction ends during our live event on Saturday June 27th, you don't have to be present to win the auction items!
The Ultimate Collector’s Prize:
This isn't a bottle you can just walk into a store and buy. The Commander’s Select V is a highly allocated, limited-release Kentucky bourbon hand-selected by the actual commanders of ODA-595.
The Story Behind the Bottle:
Own a true piece of American history! Crafted by U.S. Army Special Forces veterans, Horse Soldier Bourbon honors the legendary "Horse Soldiers"—the Green Beret team (ODA-595) that bravely deployed on horseback into Afghanistan just weeks after 9/11 (a story famously depicted in the movie 12 Strong).
In a powerful tribute, every single bottle is pressed using steel recovered from the Twin Towers at Ground Zero.
Aged to Perfection: 6 years in American oak, then finished for an additional 18 months in premium Tawny Port barrels.
Exclusive Memorabilia: This lot includes a unique, serial-numbered Challenge Coin exclusive to this release.
Tasting Profile:
The Tawny Port barrel finish imparts a rich, complex, and unforgettable flavor profile:
Nose: Rich aromas of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, and toasted oak.
Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, featuring layers of baked fruit, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a distinct Port-driven sweetness.
Finish: Long, warming, and slightly spicy with lingering notes of charred oak.
Due to its immense scarcity and high demand among bourbon collectors and military historians alike, this bottle is rarely found on standard retail shelves and commands a high premium on the secondary market. Bid generously to take home this liquid history!
