Adolph Rupp on new commemorative bottle

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Maker’s Mark is unveiling its new commemorative bottle and it features a true University of Kentucky legend – Adolph Rupp.

Maker’s Mark says this is the first in a series of bottles that will help raise funds to build a new tutoring center at the Center for Academic and Tutorial Services (CATS) at the University of Kentucky.
 
The company says the goal is to raise a total of $2 million over the next five years.

The bottle goes on sale Friday, April 3rd.

An autograph session will be held at Keeneland starting at 8 a.m. Friday, April 10th.

Four of Adolph Rupp’s All-American players, Cliff Hagan, Dan Issel, Frank Ramsey and Adrian "Odie" Smith, will be there to sign the bottles.

There’s no charge to attend the signing event, but you have to have a ticket.

Those are available at Keeneland at the Keene Barn beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9.