Why are liquor raffles called glass turkeys?

The term "glass turkey" is not typically used to describe liquor raffles.

It is more commonly used in the context of prize raffles where the prizes are often underwhelming or undesirable.

The term "glass turkey" likely stems from the image of a glass turkey being a cheap and somewhat awkward item. It suggests a prize that is not particularly valuable or exciting and might be seen as a joke or a disappointment.

It's possible that someone might jokingly refer to a liquor raffle as a "glass turkey" if they believe the bottles of liquor offered as prizes are of low quality or not particularly desirable.

However, this is not a common or widely understood term in relation to liquor raffles.