03/15/2026
Copied and posted from. Tony Lee at BSO.
Couldn’t have said it better!
Today is such a special day for our "little" bourbon society. I'm sure you've heard, but if you haven't, BSO partners with Whiskey Tangos Beer and Spirits to put on the annual Ozarks Whiskey and Wine Social
Because of the generosity, enthusiasm, and support of here, we were able to donate $114,330.52 to Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks AND an additional $114,330.52 to The Potter's House. If you don't want to do the math, that's a total donation of $228,661.04!
I've said this before, and I'll say it again - I'd love to be proven wrong, but I believe this is the largest charity whiskey event in the history of Missouri. Bigger than anything in Kansas City, bigger than St. Louis. If I'm wrong, please tell me, we'd love to have a goal to reach for!
What started as people simply sharing their love for bourbon has grown into something much bigger - a group of people willing to step up and help others. Pretty awesome for a bunch of people sitting around drinking whiskey and posting on Facebook, right?
The real impact comes from all of you who continue to participate, contribute, and believe that a group built around a bottle of bourbon can continue to do real good in our little corner of southwest Missouri.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Whether you've been here since the beginning or just joined recently, it's only because of you that something like this can exist.
Here's to good bourbon, great people, and continuing to make a difference together. Cheers!