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Registration is now open for a new rare, high demand product (RHDP) drawing for Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection products.
Registration period is January 23-February 1, 2026.

ALLOCATED & RARE HIGH DEMAND PRODUCTS

Allocated and Rare High-Demand products are items that are in high-demand and the department only receives limited, allocated quantities.
The key difference between the two is their level of availability.
Allocated products are sold first-come-first-serve at state liquor stores.

ALLOCATED PRODUCTS

The process for purchasing allocated products is intended to build greater transparency and accessibility for customers wanting to purchase these items.

How to purchase allocated products:

Available for purchase in select stores on the 3rd Saturday of each month
Products sold first-come-first-serve at the store
Customers are limited to one product per transaction

How to know which products can be purchased and where:

Check this website in the week leading up to the 3rd Saturday of the month to find the following information:
- Allocated products and total quantity to be sold that Saturday
- Store locations where products will be available

Liquor store employees cannot disclose allocated product information prior to the public notice on the DABS website. Questions? Contact the DABS Help Desk at (801) 977-6939.

Do store employees know in advance more information about when and how allocated products will be distributed?

No, store employees will only know which allocated products will be available when the products arrive at the store.

How many bottles can I purchase at one time?

Only one allocated product will be allowed for purchase per customer and per transaction. If the same customer wants to purchase an additional allocated product, they may do so by lining up again to make an additional purchase based on product availability.

Are DABS employees allowed to make a purchase?

Unlike RHDP, employees can purchase allocated products. However, they are only permitted to do so when not scheduled to work on the day of the purchase.

How does the DABS determine which stores sell allocated products?

The DABS makes allocated products available at locations statewide, in stores that serve large populations throughout the state. However, given the limited availability of allocated products, they will only be sold in 5-10 different stores on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Can I request an allocated product to be available at my store?

Yes. We welcome all customer feedback. To do so, contact the DABS helpdesk via chat, phone, or email.

Where do I find the allocated product in the store? Do I have to ask to see the product?

In stores where and when allocated products are being sold, clear signage will be posted indicating where to locate the items.

What happens if a product breaks before the day of sale?

DABS does not see this happening very often but on the rare occasion, items do break. DABS will make every effort to update our website with accurate information regarding quantities available.

Are the product quantities listed on this website always accurate?

There are only two causes for quantity inaccuracy on this website
- The quantity is the beginning total available at each store on the 3rd Saturday of each month;
- Very rarely, unforeseen accidents such as breakage can unexpectedly disrupt the quantity.

RARE HIGH DEMAND PRODUCTS

Rare High Demand Products (RHDP) are highly sought products that are produced in limited quantities. Because of Utah's alcohol control system that sets requirements and boundaries on price markups, these items purchased in Utah are often less expensive than purchasing them elsewhere.

To provide an equal opportunity for buying the products, the DABS offers them only through a drawing system.

Customers enter the drawing through this webpage for a chance to purchase products. State of Utah and DABS employees are not eligible to participate in RHDP drawings. See the complete RHDP drawing terms and conditions here.

Do store employees know in advance more information about when and how allocated products will be distributed?

No, store employees will only know which allocated products will be available when the products arrive at the store.

How many bottles can I purchase at one time?

Only one allocated product will be allowed for purchase per customer and per transaction. If the same customer wants to purchase an additional allocated product, they may do so by lining up again to make an additional purchase based on product availability.

Are DABS employees allowed to make a purchase?

Unlike RHDP, employees can purchase allocated products. However, they are only permitted to do so when not scheduled to work on the day of the purchase.

How does the DABS determine which stores sell allocated products?

The DABS makes allocated products available at locations statewide, in stores that serve large populations throughout the state. However, given the limited availability of allocated products, they will only be sold in 5-10 different stores on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Can I request an allocated product to be available at my store?

Yes. We welcome all customer feedback. To do so, contact the DABS Help Desk via chat, phone, or email.

Where do I find the allocated product in the store? Do I have to ask to see the product?

In stores where and when allocated products are being sold, clear signage will be posted indicating where to locate the items.

What happens if a product breaks before the day of sale?

DABS does not see this happening very often but on the rare occasion, items do break. DABS will make every effort to update our website with accurate information regarding quantities available.

Are the product quantities listed on this website always accurate?

There are only two causes for quantity inaccuracy on this website
- The quantity is the beginning total available at each store on the 3rd Saturday of each month;
- Very rarely, unforeseen accidents such as breakage can unexpectedly disrupt the quantity.

Having trouble viewing? Find a PDF version of the allocated products list here.

RARE HIGH DEMAND PRODUCTS

To provide an equal opportunity for buying the products, the DABS offers them only through a drawing system.

WHICH PRODUCTS ARE RARE HIGH DEMAND?

Products made available through a drawing will generally be those released in limited quantities and include bourbons, tequilas, scotch, wines or beers. Most commonly, RHDP products include Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, Sazerac Antique Collections, DRC wines, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and Yamazaki 18yr Japanese Whiskey.

HOW CAN I ENTER AN RHDP DRAWING?

Watch the RHDP webpage for details about when a new drawing opens. Follow the steps on the RHDP drawing page to enter.

HOW ARE SELECTED BUYERS CHOSEN?

Selected buyers are chosen using randomizing computer software.

HOW DO SELECTED BUYERS PURCHASE & OBTAIN THE PRODUCT?

Those who are selected to purchase an item will be notified by the DABS to arrange pickup at their preselected DABS state liquor store where they can purchase the product. The selected buyer has 10 days to purchase the product. After 10 days, the product will be forfeited by the selected buyer, then made available to the alternate selected buyer. If the alternate selected buyer (also identified through the drawing system) does not pick up the product, the product will be released to the general public for purchase at the store where it was last positioned.