Published January 8, 2016

Whiskey Fans Horrified at Destruction of Pappy Van Winkle

Pappy Van Winkle is the most coveted and desirable bourbon in America, with people regularly waiting months or even years to score a bottle of the stuff. The Franklin county Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky recently busted a whiskey thieving operation and confiscated all of the gang’s stolen goods, including 28 bottles of precious Pappy. Although the police originally intended to sell the bourbon for charity, Pappy’s manufacturer wants the whiskey destroyed because he fears it is contaminated. Horrified whiskey enthusiasts have started a Change.org petition and a social media campaign to try to save the contraband bourbon from destruction.

Read the full article here: Oh the Humanity: 28 Bottles of Precious Pappy Van Winkle Might be Destroyed