PBS NewsHour

Crime ring busted for stealing valuable Kentucky bourbon

Clip: 04/22/2015 | 4m 51s

In 2013, 200 bottles of valuable Pappy Van Winkle bourbon whiskey were stolen from a locked and secure distillery in Kentucky. On Tuesday, authorities said they found a bourbon crime ring connected with the heist; nine people were indicted for taking more than $100,000 worth of whiskey, including the Van Winkle. Jeffrey Brown learns more about the case from Sheriff Pat Melton of Franklin County.

Aired: 04/22/15

Rating: NR

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