University Heritage Clubs
1856
Testudo Never Forgets
Where champions are made and traditions never die. Club 1856 is for Terps who bleed red and keep their shell hard.
Membership Benefits
What founding members receive
Quarterly Bourbon Shipments
School-branded, small-batch bourbon delivered each season. Limited allocations for members only.
Reserve Coffee in Collectors Tins
Premium single-origin blends in 10oz collectors tins crafted exclusively for your club. Morning ritual, elevated.
Cigador Custom Humidor + Marketplace
our Cigador custom humidor, glassware, grooming kits, and merch available only to founding members.
Private Events + Dinners
Intimate dinners, bourbon tastings, and game day experiences. Members-only, always.
Alumni Network + Connections
Connect with athletes, ambassadors, and fellow alumni who share your pride.
The Experience
Built for game day. Elevated for every day.
From morning coffee to nightcap rituals. This is what it feels like.
Game day rituals
Where traditions come alive
Nightcap rituals
Morning coffee
Signature Products
This is more than a bottle. This is your tradition.
Heritage bourbon. Reserve coffee in collectors tins. Cigador custom humidor. Premium bundles — glassware and grooming kits. Every product is exclusive to founding members.
Bourbon
Coffee Tins
Glassware
Cigador
Grooming
Community + Access
Your people. Your legacy.
Member-only events. Private dinners. A network of alumni who understand why this matters.
Private. Exclusive. Yours.
Rock Chalk from wherever you are. Club 1865 goes wherever Jayhawks go.
Founding Ambassadors
BR
Brandon Rush
2008 NCAA Champion · NBA champion
MC
Mario Chalmers
2x NBA Champion · 2008 Final Four MOP
Limited Membership
Reserve Your Spot in Club 1865
Limited membership access. Join the next allocation.