Spend a few minutes with Fred as he looks back on his experience covering the Pappy Van Winkle Heist from 2013-2016, or as it was known at the time, “PappyGate.” Fred explains that it was the first time he had any doubts about the honesty … Continue readingWhat Really Happened With the Pappy Van Winkle Heist of 2013?
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Pappy Van Winkle bottle donning the iconic Pappy photo. That’s right, the lovely bottle you know and love, and have likely stood in long lines for, first appeared on a liquor store shelf in 1995, according to Julian … Continue readingFamous Pappy Van Winkle Label Celebrates 20 Years; New Developments in Stolen Pappy Case
By now, you’ve heard about the October Pappy Van Winkle heist that’s made headlines across the world. Pappy Van Winkle is so popular its empty bottles command more on eBay than most brands in liquor stores. The theft is concerning, but not a surprise for … Continue readingMore Pappy Van Winkle Stolen; Not Bourbon This Time