Podcasts about pappygate

Join us on this episode where we try the first release from the Grain to Glass series by Heaven Hill. The inception of this series began in 2017, with Heaven Hill partnering with two like-minded companies, Beck's Hybrids and Peterson Farms, "taking quality and transparency one step further – starting with the seed."We are reviewing the first edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey aged for six years in rickhouse W3 on the third, fourth and fifth floors. It was bottled at barrel proof without chill filtration at 123.2 proof. The corn seed varietal chosen for this release was Beck's 6158.Can you tell a difference in the taste vs. other ryes?  Is it worth the price tag?  Watch (or listen) as we share our opinions and a few stories along the way.https://heavenhilldistillery.com/grain-to-glass/https://heavenhilldistillery.com/kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey.php#bourbon #bourbonreview #heavenhill #graintoglass #rye #podcast #firstedition #rare #newrelease #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureSupply Chain Slaying With Heaven Hill Grain To Glass-E84https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Houston gets one more week to tell a couple of good whiskey stories. The crime of PappyGate and the inspirational story of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back again for round 3. This time we dive into some bourbon stories and lore. We get into Pappygate and a lot of stuff, hope you enjoy. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Whether we're choosing thousands of barrels to make a batch of our most popular bourbon or picking just a few for a limited release, it takes a lot of veteran employees and a bit of technology to find exactly what we want. Currently, we have over 1.2 million barrels of whiskey aging in 54 rickhouses at six sites throughout Central Kentucky. If you're thinking that's a lot of whiskey to monitor, you're right. But by using computers to track those barrels' locations, our experienced crews can quickly target the exact ricks where the best whiskeys lie waiting. Technology helps, of course, but when it comes to taste, humans make the decisions at Heaven Hill. “When we do a bottling run for Evan Williams black label, we're typically going to dump a few thousand barrels,” says Heaven Hill Distillery Master Distiller Denny Potter. Using proprietary barrel inventory control software (known to us as “BIC”), Denny starts the search for 5- to 6-year-old barrels of our bourbon rye mashbill. And while he could select that number of barrels from within any of our 20,000-plus barrel rickhouses, he never pulls the entire lot from just one. “We spread what we choose out across multiple warehouses, because you get so much variation in flavor from different warehouses and even warehouse sites,” he says. “For Evan Williams black, we like to take a cross-section of those barrels from three to four sites because we're mingling the whiskey in those barrels to create a consistent flavor profile. “If we pulled all of the barrels out of our Deatsville location at one time, and pulled just from a Bardstown warehouse the next, every batch of that whiskey would taste different.” BIC is also used to identify each barrel's specific location in every rickhouse. If located on the highest floors, where Kentucky summers heat the air to 115 degrees, water evaporates from the whiskey and boosts its alcohol content well above its initial 125 proof at barreling. By contrast, barrels resting on lower levels can see proof decrease. There, in the damp coolness of the rickhouse, water stays behind while some of the alcohol evaporates. Barrels in the middle levels, as you might expect, yield a balance of water, alcohol and flavors from the wood. Recently, Denny let a small group of guests taste these weather-influenced changes for themselves by sampling barrels from multiple rickhouses and locations. One bourbon came from the first floor, another from a middle floor, and another six stories up near the ceiling. “The one from the sixth floor was 150 proof, while the whiskey from the bottom floor was 99-a 51 proof difference!” Denny says. “That 99 proof was a 16-year-old wheated bourbon, and I'm telling you, it was one of the best whiskies I've ever had. The 150 proof was really good, but really hot.” Barrels chosen for our small batch whiskeys are more tightly scrutinized-first by experienced individuals looking through BIC, then by our onsite crews. An Elijah Craig or Larceny hunt will cull out 200 barrels or less to be dumped and mingled. For Henry McKenna 10-Year-Old Bottled-In-Bond, about 30 barrels are identified and segregated as single barrels, without batching, from rickhouse to bottle. With batches ranging from two to 200 barrels, the need to have their actual flavor sampled by tasting panels increases. “It's tougher to blend less whiskey to achieve the final flavor you want when the dump is that small,” Denny says. “Say it's part of our Parker's Heritage Collection, a 24-year Bottled-in-Bond, the number of barrels we choose for that is a really small amount, and every barrel is sampled.” Heavenhilldistillery.com

In this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads to Frankfort, Kentucky, for an intriguing conversation with Toby Curtsinger, a central figure in Netflix's series “Heist”, specifically in the episodes titled “Bourbon King” (episodes 5 and 6). The discussion dives deep into the infamous "Pappygate," where Toby recounts his involvement in the black market of bourbon. He shares how he illicitly acquired and distributed bottles and barrels of whiskey from notable distilleries like Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey, leading to his eventual legal troubles. Toby reflects on the regret he feels for putting his family through such a difficult period and how he has been working to rebuild his life since. He also talks about his path to redemption and his new role as "The Bourbon King," where he shares his story through whiskey tastings and tours, offering a unique perspective on the world of bourbon. Big Chief kicks off the show by enjoying a pour of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year, which at 107 proof, stands out as his favorite expression of the highly sought-after bourbon, describing it as a "cinnamon bomb." The episode wraps up with Big Chief savoring a glass of Russell's Reserve 10 Year from Wild Turkey, a highly affordable and flavorful bourbon with a pronounced Kentucky rye spice, even at 90 proof. This episode of The Whiskey Trip not only explores a significant event in the bourbon world but also showcases how one man's missteps contributed to the boom of bourbon's popularity. Cheers to an unforgettable ride!

Bourbon has a rich history but if you're drinking bourbon right now, you're not doing it because you just found out that a new category like single barrel was created. There are many moments that have now defined modern bourbon culture that have exponentially grown the category in the past 20 years. In this episode, Ryan, Fred, and myself come with a list of moments that we dive into and give our thoughts on what this meant. Some things we hit on are the high-end releases of Willett and the Antique Collection that spur super enthusiasts, how Maker's made national headlines from a proof change, and how social media has changed the landscape forever. Show Notes: Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about the future of Bardstown Bourbon Company. What did Four Roses do to help build bourbon? What started the hyper whiskey geek attitude? What special releases changed the landscape of bourbon? How did Brown Forman take Woodford and Old Forester and resurrect the brands? Did the proof debacle from Maker's make a big moment? When did the bourbon media or message boards start making an impact? How did secondary markets on facebook boost the category? Do we feel something like Mad Men was a pivotal moment? Pappygate took national headlines How was Marianne being named the first woman master distillery play a role? What lawsuits defined it? Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, McNew, Kathy, Darren & Tim discuss some new details shared from the famous Pappy Van Winkle theft a few years back. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

The Bourbon King Toby Curtsinger was featured on the Netflix documentary Heist for his alleged role in stealing a half million dollars in expensive Pappy Van Winkle bourbon from Buffalo Trace, the Kentucky distillery that he'd worked at since 1988. The case became known as Pappygate!Toby, and Jeff Waldridge, who worked in law enforcement in Kentucky at the time, tell Toby's story in great detail. They outline the culture of the bourbon business, recount all of the events an circumstances lead up to and after Toby's arrest and conviction, and explain how the highest level of Kentucky politics factored into Toby's case. Toby maintains his innocence about the missing Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, but has plenty of thoughts on theories as to why he was targeted the way he was. Book a distillery tour with The Bourbon King Toby Curtsinger:https://www.bourbonbarrelcottages.com/the-bourbon-king-tour STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/

Jay & Angie Ballard have created something really special in Bourbon Barrel Cottages & Tours.  Not only do they have five of the most beautiful cottages on the Bourbon Trail, they also arrange and conduct some of the best bourbon tours in the business.  Learn all about how they have tended to every little detail in creating their new bourbon business in Lawrenceburg Kentucky.  Now, that is not the only thing you will learn on this episode of 2 Shots.  You will learn the story of how Jay & Angie gave Toby Curtsinger (The Bourbon King) a new lease on life by bringing him into the fold at Bourbon Barrel Cottages and Tours.   If you haven't watched the very popular Netflix documentary called "Heist", you need to check it out and especially check out Episodes 5 and 6 which feature Toby and his family and how he took the fall for Pappygate.  In the Bourbon King Part 1,  it paints the story of how in 1999, family man Toby Curtsinger enlists his pals in a scheme to steal the world's most expensive bourbon and triggers a media-savvy investigation.  In Part 2, the sheriff's office receives a tip and finds key evidence. A surprise twist reveals the mystery behind the missing Pappy Van Winkle bottles.  Check out the a sneak peak of the Heist at https://www.netflix.com/title/81087195. With that said, this Season 3 Episode 1 of 2 Shots on a Barrel tells a lot of things that are not featured on the Documentary.  Seriously, this is an incredible must listen episode of 2 Shots!  Sit back on get on the roller coaster with Jay, Toby and the Bo Brothers!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 30, 2023 is: filch • FILCH • verb To filch something is to secretly or casually steal it. The word filch also usually, though not always, implies that what has been stolen is small or of little monetary value. // I couldn't help but chuckle when I woke up to find my four-year-old daughter filching a cookie from the plate on the kitchen counter. See the entry > Examples: “Distillery employees filched more than $100,000 of the most famous name in rare bourbon, Pappy Van Winkle, to resell, a 2013 caper that has been dubbed ‘Pappygate.'” — Justin Jouvenal, The Washington Post, 20 Sept. 2022 Did you know? The award-winning 2019 video game Untitled Goose Game, in which players control the titular (or “un-titular”?) waterfowl through several levels of light and family-friendly mayhem, serves as an excellent primer on the meaning of filch. In fact, many of the game's objectives involve waddling furtively around a quaint little scene, such as a garden, and trying to avoid detection by humans while you pilfer, say, a pumpkin or a woolen hat. To filch is to steal something (usually, though not always, a small or relatively unimportant something) in secret. So why not just use steal? There's often a distinct twang of humor or mischievousness in filch that's not inherent in plain old steal, and that reflects a casualness or nonchalance on the part of the silly goose—whether literal or figurative—snatching the pie from the windowsill.

Welcome back to the Beer Canspiracy Show. This show may be considered offensive by some, and a mature listening audience is advised. The boys discuss an amazing heist. Good ol' boy becomes the Bourbon King of Kentucky. This story chronicles his rise and fall from grace. Music track: Apocalypse Blues Artist: Jeremy Hugh Sherman Composer: Jeremy Hugh Sherman Publisher: Lynne Publishing SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): Jeremy Hugh Sherman ⁠https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEYxS0FRbk1xT2xoSmxXQndtalE4UkNsM0NEZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsenhDLU51NUpjUzRodXAzd0xZZGgwSGkxTGVzMDZXQkR3RFBqUzA3VlRmelZfUEZvUXNjY19wMzMyZ3pzNnVmWXhtNF9rWE1pNE4tZnA2VnJnSmxJc0NRMjYxeXUwNUVJOXEtQW8zNDY2WGtfRmpvTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Shockwave-Sound.com%2F&v=eC8l2uAPyEk⁠  Special thanks and music credit to Karl Casey @White Bat Audio (http://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio) And also, Mokka Music. (http://www.youtube.com/MokkaMusic) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beercanspiracyshow/message

Brent and Megan discuss week three of our teaching series: ASKING BETTER QUESTIONS. Other topics include end-of-life conversations, living by a creek, and wrestling with tough decisions.

This week we continue our bourbon brigade and try our best to uncover the mystery of what happened during the family-owned Bourbon theft of 2013 that is know colloquially known as "Pappygate"!

Episodio 223 - Questa è la storia di un furto che non è mai avvenuto, o forse si ma non si è mai saputo chi sia stato. Il tempo è il 2013, il luogo è il Kentucky e l'oggetto del furto, forse, è il burbon. ----Per abbonarti alla newsletter: https://thedigitalwine.com/newsletter Segui il blog su https://blog.thedigitalwine.comIscriveti al canale Telegram t.me/digitalwinelovers----Credits sigla e soundtrack: Admiral funk by sparky (c) copyright 2021 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/sparky/64447

Steve hosts a series of shows from December 17-25 as the crew takes some time off for the holidays. Enjoy and Happy Hollidays! TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Hello, friend, Thank you for joining me for Running Scared with Coach Christine.This true crime run cast is a Run and Walk interval workout.In light of recent events and the tragic loss of one of the members of our running community, I urge you to listen to Time for bRUNch - Safety Episode found here.In the meantime, please know that I understand that you may be on edge and, therefore, chose a topic that is lighter, sillier,  and virtually a victimless crime. While I do not advocate theft nor any of the other stupid things that the criminals of the Great Bourbon heist committed, I think it is fair to say that this case shouldn't cause you any heightened sense of fear or anxiety. Unless, of course, it's because you are running out of your stash of Pappy Van Winkle.  Please consult a physician before starting any new exercise routine.Today's workout is a 35-minute Interval workout.Conversation Paced efforts 3-4 with lighter recovery/walking efforts at 2-3.We will be using RPE found here >>5- minute warm-upThen repeats of 4 min Conversation Paced2 min Lighter Effort Recovery5-minute cool-down.   I'd love to hear feedback from you, or if you have a case/story you would like featured, please fill out this short form here >>. If you have any questions about running or want to chat about True Crime, please email me at christine@runwinefinishlines.com.Thank you for joining

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  For this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell head out to Arvada, Colorado to record not one, but two episodes in The Stockroom speakeasy with owner Casey Adler (he's kind of a big deal).  His speakeasy is attached to Spirits Wine Provisions which his better half owns and they invited the podcast to sit down and talk about - you guessed it - all things whiskey.  Join us as we discuss how Casey got into the business of slingin' spirits, opening a speakeasy in the middle of the pandemic, the rise of taterism in the bourbon world, Blanton's (y'all got any?), allocations, Pappygate, and great alternatives to sought after whiskey bottles.  Stay tuned for Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part II which launches soon!  Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! Support the show

In this episode we will hear expert tips from Diane on betting the Belmont this upcoming weekend as well as schooling us on the historic Pappygate heist.  Always look for tons of sexy southern attitude and as a bonus our fan of the week will be highlighted.  Enjoy!

Thank you to our sponsor, Bookstime https://www.bookstime.com/__________________________________-The bourbon distilling industry in Kentucky is rich with tradition, which includes employees helping themselves to bottles of rare whisky whenever they feel like it. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the infamous caper known as Pappygate. Booze, guns, slow pitch softball, and …horrendous inventory controls.____________________________________Sources:  Inside the Great Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Heist - thrillist.com  The Real Story Behind “Bourbon King” Toby Curtsinger from Netflix's Heist - menshealth.com How a Kentucky Dad Pulled Off One of the Biggest Bourbon Burglaries in History - bustle.com Netflix documentary series Heist

Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, share, rate and review! The story of #Pappygate involves the heist of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Pappy Van Winkle and other varieties of bourbon from Buffalo Trace distillery in Kentucky; illegal steroids; plus an inside look at bourbon culture. FB: https://www.facebook.com/WhatACrimePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatacrimepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatacrimepod Email: whatacrimepod@gmail.com Sources: https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Man-Charged-With-Breaking-Into-County-Jail-16399550.php https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/10/16/pappy-van-winkle-bourbon-stolen/2997065/ https://www.wdrb.com/news/sheriff-nine-people-charged-in-kentucky-theft-ring-that-stole-pappy-van-winkle-bourbon/article_6ec86e49-c0da-56f0-a8ce-c752f2234471.html https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article174347506.html https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/inside-the-great-pappy-van-winkle-heist https://www.grunge.com/450262/the-truth-about-the-pappygate-bourbon-heist/ https://screenrant.com/heist-netflix-pappygate-details-information-missing-left-out/ https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37079077/toby-curtsinger-heist-pappy-van-winkle-heist-netflix-now/ https://www.gearpatrol.com/food/drinks/a638762/how-to-buy-pappy-van-winkle-bourbon/ https://youtu.be/XFaksD2cSJc https://www.gearpatrol.com/food/drinks/a638762/how-to-buy-pappy-van-winkle-bourbon/ https://www.netflix.com/title/81087195

Matt and Gus are back in the studio following some travel and time away from the studio. In this episode the guys get caught up on recent events, both personal and company as well as discuss what everyone seemed to miss with the Pappygate story and we also share a very special pour from an even more special bottle of bourbon.This Episode is Powered by: Matsui Single Malt Peated Japanese Whisky Topics Discussed: The first whitetail hunt of the season and getting eyes on the first deer of the year. Making the mistake of diving head first into very heavily peated scotches. The big reveal of the team jerseys for the Snipers Unknown Challenge. A recap of Gus' trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. A review of the Pappygate documentary and how people seemed to miss the mark on the narrative they're pushing on the events. Who's really to blame for the entire Pappygate debacle. Why Buffalo Trace had no interest in commenting or providing input for the documentary. Who the hell is Moonshine Mike? The grand reveal of The Bourbon Hunter YouTube series brought to you by Whiskey & Whitetails. Drinking white Russians while watching the Big Lebowski. Opening up a dusty, 1984 Wild Turkey bottle that belonged to Matt's wife's grandfather, Jim. Due to the cork breaking down we decided to open and pour a drink in honor of Jim. Upcoming velvet hunt in Kentucky and the coinciding podcasts that week with Rocco of Camp Hero Kentucky, Chad from My Daily Bourbon, Patrick from WLS and others. Getting freaked out while driving because of my kid's cartoons.  Instagram - @whiskeyandwhitetailsFacebook - @whiskeyandwhitetailsTwitter - @whskywhitetailWebsite & store - www.whiskeyandwhitetails.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX9-ft9bLcrNMUMREwj4Dw/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Bowman Chats ‘Pappygate', Netflix 'Heist' Documentary Film, Case Investigation Details, Favorite Bourbons & Where to Drink & Dine in Kentucky The Birdies & Bourbon team had a blast chatting with Brad Bowman about 'Pappygate' and the new Netflix documentary film 'Heist'. Brad shared some great stories about investigating and reporting on the case, the trial and impact on bourbon. We also chat through where to drink and dine in Kentucky. Grab some of your favorite spirits sip along and listen/watch. Be sure to check out Brad Bowman online at http://www.newspoliticsbourbon.com/author/brad/ Apparel for the show provided by turtleson. Be sure to check them out online for the new season lineup at https://turtleson.com/ The Neat Glass. Be sure to check out The Neat Glass online at theneatglass.com or on Instagram @theneatglass for an improved experience and use discount code: bb10 to receive your Birdies & Bourbon discount. Thank you for taking the time listen to the Birdies & Bourbon Show for all things PGA Tour, golf, gear, bourbon and mixology. Dan & Cal aim to bring you entertaining and informative episodes weekly. Please help spread the word on the podcast and tell a friend about the show. You can also help by leaving an 5-Star iTunes review. We love to hear the feedback and support! Cheers. Follow on Twitter & Instagram ( @birdies_bourbon)

From the international land to the north comes an old purple bag we are all familiar with but is very different. Coming to us this week is a bottle of Crown Royal Noble Collection 13 year Bourbon Mash. How does this gateway whiskey really differ from the bottle we all know? Helping out with this pour, we talk about Pappygate, 2018 bottle trends and fighting moose. -------------------------- Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupky FB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupky TW: https://twitter.com/themashupky Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman Thank you so much for listening!

It's our fourth Under the Influence Roundtable Series and our focus is craft beer. Panel includes: Jonathan Greene, host of Hops & Spirits; Bryan Roth, editor and writer at Good Beer Hunting and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers; Neil Witte, Master Cicerone, and Owner/Founder of TapStar and Craft Quality Solutions; Doug Veliky, chief strategy office for Revolution Brewing and founder of BeerCrunchers.com; and Lindsay Hayes, Cicerone and beertender. Panel introduction  ONE TOUGH QUESTION: Is there a beer you'd pull a “Pappygate” (the Netflix Heist) for? Would you buy an NFT of beer? (STORY: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-future-of-wine-collecting-is-nfts-301285915.html) Will Seltzerys become a thing? Or  Do you see the big boys going on a buy spree again?  Craft breweries and food; better to have a consistent restaurant or food truck occasionally?  Don't forget to watch the video of each episode on our Facebook and YouTube pages (search Hops & Spirits). And subscribe and give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player!

Will and Greeze talk about the two episodes of the Netflix Series "Heist" which deal with the infamous Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon heist, now known as Pappygate. Then they talk about the southern road trip that Will and his wife took to eat and drink across the south. Then, after the 15, they try the newest Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series release FAE-01 and give it the buy, bar, pass treatment.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodcask Store: https://www.thepodcask.com/store Website: https://www.thepodcask.com

It's JD's turn to bring the blind pours this week, and he's out to impress! We also talk about the ‘Pappygate' episodes featured on the Netflix series, ‘Heist', and get into a brand new Wild Card Wondering with JP.Learn More:Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbonLasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Angela was prepping for a big presentation, I convinced (bribed) my little brother, Eric to fill in. I filled him a nice cup of some Buffalo Trace and told him to story for Pappy Van Winkle and the Great Bourbon Heist AKA Pappygate. This story give a brief history of Toby Curtsinger and his crew, how they were able to pull off such a huge job, for so long, without getting caught. Plus, I'll tell you what they're up to know and where all that bourbon is headed. Tonight's drink: Buffalo Trace Instagram: @ripplepod Facebook: @RipplePodcast Send us a message: theripplepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ripplepod/message

Brian's story on Mansueto regarding Wicky and Heitz: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/7/21/22587955/chicago-fire-owner-joe-mansueto-no-plans-to-make-changes-with-georg-heitz-raphael-wickyBrian's story on Mansueto and Soldier Field: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/7/24/22590856/fire-committed-to-soldier-field-looking-to-make-it-work-at-lakefront-venueNetflix show Heist's episodes on Pappygate: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81153328?trackId=200257859

Nearly four years after Toby Curtsinger was released from prison after serving just 30 days of a 15-year sentence, he's telling his side of the "PappyGate" saga. Curtsinger, his wife Julie, and eight other people were indicted in connection with the thefts of thousands of dollars' worth of whiskey from Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey distilleries, but Toby Curtsinger was the only one who served any time in prison. He's always maintained that he wasn't responsible for the 2013 theft of nearly 200 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle whiskies, and his story is part of the Netflix documentary series "Heist." We'll talk with "Heist" director Nick Frew on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, tickets for this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival are sold out, but some Bardstown residents don't see that as a good thing. Whisky events in Europe are starting to require attendees to show proof of Covid vaccination or negative tests, and the push for sustainability has whisky makers looking to the forests. 

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On this Bourbon Community Roundtable, we do an in-depth analysis of The Bourbon King, two episodes from the Netflix series Heist. Now I have to warn you, if you haven't seen it yet this is full of spoilers. If you plan on watching it, go watch it and then come back and listen. On the 2nd half of the episode, we talk about the new executive order coming straight from the Whitehouse that is going to put a microscope on the alcohol industry and look at unfair trade practices when it comes to distribution and competition. Show Partners: Catoctin Creek has been honoring that tradition of small craft rye whisky since 2009. Learn more at CatoctinCreekDistilling.com. Smooth Ambler builds on the traditional roots of American whiskey in West Virginia. Visit SmoothAmbler.com to learn more. Wilderness Trail is Sweet Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Rye Whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled in Danville, Kentucky. Learn more at WildernessTrailDistillery.com. You can now buy Barrell Craft Spirits products online and have them shipped right to your door. Visit BarrellBourbon.com and click Buy Now. Spirits of French Lick is delivering the finest hand crafted Bottled in Bond bourbons. Check out SpiritsofFrenchLick.com. Total Wine & More is ready for summer! You're sure to find cool prices in-store or online at TotalWine.com. Heaven Hill Distillery has been lifting America's spirit since 1935. Check out educational resources and sign up for their newsletter at HeavenHillDistillery.com. Show Notes: This week's Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about tasting notes. Breaking down Netflix's Heist featuring Pappygate, the story of Gilbert “Toby” Curtsinger, an employee at Buffalo Trace that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars of Pappy Van Winkle. Do you think Buffalo Trace let them film on property? Who is Moonshine Mike? How do you steal a barrel and where do you hide it? What are your thoughts on the sheriff sensing it was an inside job right away? Do you think the sheriff was media hungry? What do you think of the sentencing? How was his wife not aware? How will the executive order on promoting competition in the American economy impact distributors and distribution? Thanks to @bourbonr, @breakingbourbon, and @sippn_corn for joining.

Pappy Van Winkle is some of the most expensive and sought after bourbon in the world.  On this episode we dive deep into the history of Bourbon and a heist worth hundreds of thousands of dollars of Pappy Van Winkle. Pete is joined by Adam Thomas of Louisville True Crimes podcast. If you're liking the podcast, please like and subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your pods!

In episode fifteen of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa share some favorite Heist stories, a wine thief in NYC and Pappygate from Kentucky.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.   Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

Even if you are new to the bourbon community you've heard of the elusive Pappy Van Winkle but have you heard of Pappygate? The time Buffalo Trace employees were just wondering out the distillery with their pockets full of Pappy? Join us as we review a BT store pick and discuss the shenanigans that took place at one of our favorite distilleries. Original Music by Buckethandles

Even if you are new to the bourbon community you've heard of the elusive Pappy Van Winkle but have you heard of Pappygate? The time Buffalo Trace employees were just wondering out the distillery with their pockets full of Pappy? Join us as we review a BT store pick and discuss the shenanigans that took place at one of our favorite distilleries. Original Music by Buckethandles

Steve & Jenn's Crazy Random Bourbon show is an ABV Network Channel exclusive. It's a short show with no set schedule or format other than they talk about a single topic and play a little trivia every show. On this episode, Steve and Jenn discuss whether or not they would buy stolen bourbon. Today's show was sponsored by the ABV Network's 2018 Patreon Campaign (https://goo.gl/zV1Ue3) and Steve Akley's book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). Intro/Outro music (Deuces) is courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.  

  Canada and the European Union are planning retaliatory tariffs on imports of Bourbon and other American whiskies after this week's move by the Trump Administration to impose tariffs on their steel and aluminum exports to the United States. That sets the stage for what could potentially become a full-fledged trade war with whisky as a weapon, and whisky makers are worried that the U.S. will respond with tariffs against their whiskies. We'll talk with William Lavelle of the Irish Whiskey Association, who's urging European Union leaders to carefully consider the economic impact of their plans. We'll also explain just how tariffs on whisky imports work in our Behind the Label segment, and share some of your reactions on Your Voice. In the news, the ringleader of the "Pappygate" distillery thefts in Kentucky has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, but there's still no verdict yet on the fate of the stolen whiskey.

Earlier this year, we reported on the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's changes in the US, with marketing and promotion for the global whisky club and independent bottler changing from the Shayne family, which founded the US chapter in 1993, to a firm led by longtime industry veteran Arnaud Brachet. It's been several months, and we'll sit down with Brachet for an update on the Society's progress on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. We'll also take a look at the science of whisky, as Buffalo Trace's Harlen Wheatley shares the findings of his first "Warehouse X" experiments. In the news, Rémy Cointreau is making another move to expand its whisky business with the acquisition of Seattle's Westland Distillery. Master Blender Matt Hofmann is one of Westland's co-founders, and explains why Rémy's bid persuaded him where others had previously fallen short. We'll also check the police blotter in Kentucky, where a delivery driver faces prison time after trying to sell whiskey and other spirits stolen from Beam Suntory's Frankfort warehouse and another "Pappygate" suspect has taken a plea deal.

America has a love-hate relationship with alcohol, and it's fair to say that drinking has changed the course of American history - for better and for worse. Susan Cheever explored that relationship for her new book "Drinking in America: Our Secret History" and joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, 28 purloined Pappy Van Winkle bottles may not receive the reprieve many Bourbon fans were hoping for once the "Pappygate" case in Kentucky ends, and flooding has closed Scotland's Glencadam Distillery for repairs. We'll also answer a listener's questions on how to prepare for a whisky festival and more on this week's WhiskyCast!

This week, we're looking at the end of an experiment nearly 14 years in the making...Buffalo Trace's Single Oak Project. The attempt to create "Bourbon's Holy Grail" used 96 trees to make 192 special casks filled with whiskey for 8 years, with nearly 1,400 different possible variables that could have an impact on the final whiskey. More than 5,000 people posted their tasting notes on the 192 different bottlings, but it took a team of whisky writers to make the final selection from five finalists. We'll discuss the results with Buffalo Trace CEO Mark Brown, along with the fallout from the "PappyGate" series of whiskey thefts, the distillery's expansion plans, and projections for future Bourbon supplies. In the news, Diageo's Bulleit Bourbon is the latest brand to face a class-action lawsuit over the language on its labels, Brown-Forman is jumping into the growing Irish Whiskey market with a $50 million deal for Slane Castle's fledgling distillery, and we'll have the latest on the week's new whiskies.

We're kicking off this weekend's special coverage of the Spirit of Speyside Festival in Scotland this time around! Thousands of people from around the world are in Speyside this weekend, and you'll hear some of them take part in a blind whisky nosing and tasting competition. With the "PappyGate" arrests fresh in the news, we'll get a glimpse into the ancient art of whisky thievery with Glenfiddich's Ian Millar, and there's plenty of news as well!

Anthony Bourdain is many things...a chef, author, journalist, and media personality. At heart, though, he's a hedonist seeking pleasure from everything he encounters - including whisky. The host of CNN's "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" was the lead juror for this year's American Craft Council Rare Craft Fellowship Awards presented by The Balvenie, and we spent a few minutes discussing whisky at Tuesday's awards luncheon in New York City. He'll share his thoughts on the global interest in whisky, along with his take on what defines a "craft" whisky and more on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a Buffalo Trace employee has been arrested has been made in the theft of five barrels of Bourbon from Wild Turkey, and investigators are looking for any links to the infamous 2013 "Pappygate" theft. Scotch Whisky industry leaders are hoping for a tax cut in this coming week's UK budget announcement, and a Bourbon brand not sold in the US for two decades is coming back. We'll also have plenty of feedback on last week's interview with class-action attorney Abbas Kazerounian on his consumer fraud lawsuits against Jim Beam and Maker's Mark over their claims of being "hand-made."