How a $7 Employee Broke the Bourbon Industry
Subscribe to our Newsletter!: https://highproofreport.com/subscribe This bourbon documentary explores the Pappy Van Winkle heist known as Pappygate and the rising prices of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. We investigate the history of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery and how Julian Van Winkle created the most sought-after bottle in the world. Learn about the secondary market for whiskey, the empty bottle scams on Facebook groups, and why Buffalo Trace production limits lead to manufactured scarcity. Get the hard facts on Pappy 23, Pappy 15, and the illegal syndicate that moved half a million dollars in stolen liquor. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - The Accidental Unicorn & Julian Van Winkle III 7:03 - Pappygate 12:33 - The Empty Bottle Scam 16:30 - Manufactured Scarcity Don't let the marketing lies fool you—subscribe to High Proof Report for investigations served neat. For sponsorships: [email protected] #PappyVanWinkle #Bourbon #WhiskeyDocumentary #Pappygate #BuffaloTrace #WhiskeyHistory
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