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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Pillar of the Whiskey Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although George now resides in Indiana, his impact on the Arkansas whiskey scene remains unmistakable. Known for his generosity, friendship, and constant willingness to help others track down a unicorn bottle or simply share a pour and a conversation, George has long been considered a cornerstone of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether checking in on a friend\u2019s day or going out of his way to help someone else succeed, George embodies the spirit that makes the Arkansas whiskey community special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Community-Driven Effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The raffle was spearheaded by Abe Wyly<\/strong>, who helped mobilize the whiskey community to provide meaningful financial support for George, his wife Laura<\/strong>, and their three children. What began as a grassroots effort quickly grew into something much larger, with an overwhelming number of bottle donations pouring in from across the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the scale of generosity, organizers partnered with The Benevolent Barrel Thief<\/strong>, whose leadership and nonprofit experience helped elevate the raffle into a fully supported charity event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 50 whiskey bottles<\/strong> were donated by members of the whiskey community for this raffle, with additional details being cataloged at the time of the announcement. A full list of donated bottles, raffle instructions, donation details, and pricing per raffle spot were slated to be released shortly after the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All proceeds from the raffle are dedicated entirely to supporting the Shanley family as they navigate the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bottle pickup for raffle winners will take place throughout Central Arkansas<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This wide pickup footprint ensures accessibility for participants throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special thanks were extended to those who played key roles in bringing the raffle together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For questions regarding the raffle, participants were encouraged to reach out directly to Abe Wyly<\/strong> or Henry Turner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This charity raffle stands as another powerful example of what makes the Arkansas whiskey community unique. Beyond barrel picks and rare bottles, it\u2019s the people\u2014and the willingness to step up when one of their own needs help\u2014that truly define it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ArkansasLiquor.com will continue to spotlight moments like these, where whiskey becomes a vehicle for generosity, compassion, and real impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n January 22, 2025<\/strong> @everyone<\/strong> Unfortunately, the world lost one of the best last night, and George will be missed forever. He was a friend, father, mentor, and an all-around great guy who would do anything for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please keep his family in your prayers and have a pour for him today. If you have a story or picture you want to share about George, we would love that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will share funeral arrangements when available.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On December 6, 2024, the Arkansas whiskey community once again showed why it\u2019s more than just a shared appreciation for great pours\u2014it\u2019s a family. Henry Turner shared news on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[149],"class_list":["post-1359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-benevolentbarrelthief"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nOver 50 Bottles Donated \u2014 And Counting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pickup Locations Across Central Arkansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gratitude and Acknowledgments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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More Than Whiskey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Posted by Henry Turner<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
As many of you know, we ran a raffle to support George Shanley and his family during his treatment for cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n