Is There a Police Within the Bourbon Community?

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There are prolific fakers in the bourbon community. Some of em don't even clean out the bottles, he says. Do you ever hesitate to let people know they've been tricked? You knowif thy're enjoying what they're drinking and it feels special to them, doyou ever just think? Wellil, just, i'll let this one pass.

When it comes to Kentucky bourbon, Pappy Van Winkle is among the most exclusive. You can’t get it unless you’re exceptionally lucky, exceptionally wealthy, or willing to break the law. The Pappy frenzy has the police, bartenders, and even the Van Winkle family themselves wringing their hands.

According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, sales of the most expensive American whiskeys have basically doubled since 2016, when we first looked into Pappy Van Winkle. We decided to find out what's happening now.

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