posted May 20, 2008
Louisville, Kentucky - Jeffrey Abbott of Winter Springs, Florida has been selected as the winner of the Early Times Kentucky Whisky "Reel in a Million" contest. Abbott, 51, was randomly selected out of thousands of contestants to reel in a tagged bass that could change his life forever. He will travel to Tennessee's J. Percy Priest Lake on May 31 for a chance to catch a tagged bass worth one million dollars.
Early Times will lend the help of Kevin Wirth, one of the world's top-ranked anglers, as his fishing partner for the day. Together they will try to reel in 25 tagged bass connected to great prizes including the Big Cash Bass worth one million dollars. In addition to the million-dollar tagged bass, Abbott is eligible to pull in the other 24 tagged fish which are connected to prizes including a Triton bass boat and fishing gear from Pure Fishing. Regardless of who catches the tagged bass, all money and prizes will go to Abbott.
"Everyone at Early Times is thrilled to have Jeffrey as our sweepstakes winner and hope there is a happy ending to his million dollar day on the water," said Joe Murray, Brand Manager for Early Times Kentucky Whisky.
Along with the chance to fish with Wirth for the tagged bass, Abbott will receive a custom fishing rod and reel along with a tackle box from Early Times for his day on the lake.
"I want to thank Early Times for giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity to fish with a professional angler and have the chance to win a million dollars," said Abbott. "I am really looking forward to spending the day on the lake with Kevin and bringing home the million dollar fish."
Wirth and Abbott will launch Saturday morning, May 31, at approximately 7:00 a.m. from Elm Hill Marina on J. Percy Priest Lake. They will have eight hours total on the lake to catch a tagged bass before returning to the Marina.
About the contest
Starting February 1, 2008, consumers 21 years of age and older were able to enter Early Times' "Reel in a Million" contest on-line (www.teamearlytimes.com/million), by mail or in-store. The winner and one guest were provided with travel and accommodations to J. Percy Priest Lake. For full contest details visit www.teamearlytimes.com/million.
About Team Early Times
Early Times Distillery Company, Kentucky Whisky, 40% Alc. by Volume Louisville, Kentucky ©2008.
Team Early Times consists of Kevin Wirth and two semi-pro teams based in Kentucky and Texas. Early Times Kentucky Whisky, is enjoyed in 28 countries around the world and the Early Times Mint Julep is the "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby™." Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products, including Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, Canadian Mist, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Fetzer and Bolla Wines and Korbel California Champagnes. For more information visit www.earlytimes.com.
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