US EditionThieves steal $1M worth in craft whiskey from Washington distillery
Thieves used a sophisticated carrier fraud scheme to steal 12,000 bottles of limited-edition whiskey worth nearly $1 million, including rare 10-year-old Garryana, officials said.
- Thieves stole 12,000 bottles of craft whiskey worth nearly $1 million from Westland Distillery's Burlington warehouse on July 31, 2023.
- The theft occurred when a freight truck driver presented paperwork authorizing pickup of whiskies bound for New Jersey, but the shipment never arrived.
- The stolen stock included limited-edition Garryana 10th anniversary whiskey, Westland single malt, and Watchpost blended whiskey, with Garryana considered irreplaceable.
- Mark Gillespie, WhiskyCast host, said the rarity of the bottles will make it difficult to sell the stolen whiskey and advised calling the cops if offered any.
- Westland is looking into the loss and intends to offer the remaining 4,500 bottles of Garryana for sale on October 18 at their tasting room in Seattle.
65 Articles
65 Articles
Thieves Steal $1 Million Worth in Craft Whiskey From Washington Distillery
Thieves who made off with 12,000 bottles of craft whiskey in a rare U.S. liquor heist this summer did more than just snag nearly $1 million worth of product — they also spirited away nearly half the stock of a single malt distillers had worked for more than a decade to make. Now the Skagit Valley Sheriff’s Office is investigating, and whiskey aficionados are wondering if—and where—the coveted bottles of Westland Distillery’s first 10-year Garrya…
997wpro.com
Thieves Target Prized Whiskey in $1Million Heist
Nearly $1 million worth of whiskey has vanished in what appears to be a rare large-scale liquor theft in Washington state. Westland Distillery confirmed that 12,000 bottles, including its prized Garryana 10th anniversary release, were stolen from its Burlington warehouse in late July. The theft had been kept quiet. But a recent report from a freight carrier to a local sheriff’s department caught the attention of the Seattle Times. The theft was …
Thieves steal $1 million worth in craft whiskey from Washington distillery
Thieves who made off with 12,000 bottles of craft whiskey in a rare U.S. liquor heist this summer did more than just snag nearly $1 million worth of product — they also spirited away nearly half the stock of a single malt distillers had worked for more than a decade to make. Now the Skagit Valley Sheriff’s Office is investigating, and whiskey aficionados are wondering if — and where — the coveted bottles of Westland Distillery’s first 10-year Ga…
Thieves Steal $1M Worth in Craft Whiskey From Washington ...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
