Longmont liquor store Wyatt’s Wet Goods hosted its annual Rare Whiskey Auction on Saturday, raising approximately $24,000 for local nonprofits. Guests gathered at the store located at 1250 S. Hover St. to bid on unique whiskey selections, with the funds being distributed among four beneficiaries.

Mat Dinsmore, managing partner at Wyatt’s, expressed his passion for the auction, stating, “I love the fact that money goes to great charities.” This year’s proceeds will benefit several Longmont organizations, including the Veterans Community Project, Skyline Kiwanis Club, and Pearl Promise, as well as contributing to the Loveland Veterans Honor Monument.

The Rare Whiskey Auction has been a tradition for nearly a decade, contributing upwards of $400,000 to local charities since its inception. One highlight of this year’s event was a Weller Millennium whiskey-bourbon blend, valued at $6,000.

Dinsmore emphasized the importance of community engagement for his family-owned business, noting, “We feel a responsibility to be a part of the community.”

Jennifer Seybold, executive director of the Veterans Community Project in Longmont, highlighted that the funds will support transitional housing and operational costs for their tiny home village. “It means more than just financial support; it represents sustained belief in the work and in the veterans we serve,” she shared.

The Skyline Kiwanis Club and Pearl Promise also expressed gratitude for the support, indicating how critical these funds are in assisting their efforts to aid the Longmont community.