Talking Points: $2,000 whiskey, flipping ecosystem, energy drink saftey

Published March 25, 2013 4:00am ET



What kind of whiskey is worth $2,000 a bottle?

The Old Farm rye whiskey that was produced in 1913 by the West Overton Distilling Co. in Pittsburgh area and bottled in 1917. During renovations of an area mansion twelve cases of the well-aged nectar were discovered hidden under the stairs. A caretaker is now accused of drinking dry 52 of the bottles – valued at around $1,950 each. Lab tests on the bottles found saliva that was linked to the caretaker.

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