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Thieves stole over $1 million worth of rare 10-year-old Garryana whiskey from Westland Distillery in Washington, involving a sophisticated fraud scheme. The stolen bottles are highly recognizable and rare, making resale difficult, and the distillery is cooperating with authorities while focusing on customer service. The incident highlights the challenges of secondary market sales and the value of provenance for craft spirits.
Thieves stole nearly $1 million worth of craft whiskey, including rare 10-year Garryana bottles, from Westland Distillery in Washington, in a sophisticated scheme. The stolen bottles are highly recognizable and difficult to sell legally, and the distillery is investigating while focusing on customer service. The theft highlights the challenges of secondary market sales and the value of regional, aged craft whiskey.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is holding a limited-release lottery for 3,919 bottles of rare whiskeys until May 5, 2023. There are 11 products featured, and buyers can opt in to one, several, or all of the drawings. Winners will be named the week of May 8, and purchase is limited to one bottle per participant. The PLCB holds these lotteries to more equitably distribute limited-availability, high-demand products.