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<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/as-bourbon-booms-thirst-for-rare-brands-breeds-skullduggery/"></div>SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Buttery, smooth, oaky. These are characteristics of the best bourbons, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay an astonishing amount of money for these increasingly scarce premium American spirits — and even bend or break laws. Premium spirits have always been expensive and sought-after. But a surge in […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><...

As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery

Premium spirits have always been expensive and sought-after. But a surge in interest in high-end bourbon has made finding that elusive bottle even more difficult.

Premium spirits have always been expensive and in high demand. But a surge in interest in high-end bourbon has made finding that elusive bottle even more difficult.

Buttery, smooth, oaky. These are characteristics of the best bourbons, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay an astonishing amount of money for these increasingly scarce premium American spirits - and even bend or break laws.