The Bourbon King
I can only share this tempting little bit per a contract but…it’s worth the wait. You might just see me soon in this documentary. Stay tuned. Grab a glass and pour yourself a bit of…
Articles by Brad Bowman
Pappygate, steroid ringleader pleads out
The bourbon-heist, steroid ringleader at the center of the infamous Pappygate case pleaded guilty Wednesday to numerous charges dating as far back as 2008, but his attorney and he deny any part in the original…
Alleged Pappy Van Winkle heist and steroid ring leader to plead next week
The alleged bourbon heist and steroid ring leader Gilbert “Toby” Curtsinger will plead to charges for his alleged involvement next week in court, but the exact amount of Pappy Van Winkle and who was…
Suppression motion denied in Pappygate case
Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate denied alleged “Pappygate” ringleader Gilbert “Toby” Curtsinger’s motion to suppress evidence in April of this year, which the five barrels of Wild Turkey bourbon sheriff detectives found on his property…
Open records requests still stranded on the bourbon trail
There are several open records requests still stranded on the bourbon trail. I recently won an appeal to the Attorney General’s Office in regards to records about a Facebook post made by the Frankfort Police…
Suppression hearing : the last stop before Pappygate trial
To suppress or not suppress: could this be the last stop before trial? We have finally arrived at possibly the last stop “On The Bourbon Trail,” as Judge Wingate will hear arguments for and against…
My first real threat on the bourbon trail
As many clean up the beer, champagne and bourbon bottles from last night’s New Years Eve celebrations, know this story is nowhere near the last drop.
Rumors come easy
In any investigation, rumors come easy. And in the case of this bourbon heist and steroid ring, there’s more than a rickhouse worth. I’ve heard plenty of rumors, but no one will go on the…
A response and a reschedule
The latest update on the Pappygate court proceedings included here is a response and a reschedule. The motion by defense in the Pappygate bourbon heist case for the court to reveal information that would ultimately…
Pappygate defense calls for tipster’s information
Pappygate defense calls for tipster’s information In case you didn’t see my article posted in The State Journal, the alleged ringleader’s defense calls for the anonymous tipster to be identified. Yes, you read that right….