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Preservation Distillery Founder Sentenced in Varsity Blues Scandal

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Marci Palatella, founder of Preservation Distillery, was sentenced to six weeks in prison after she pleaded guilty to bribing officials to get her son admitted to the University of Southern California.  She also must serve six months of home confinement and … Continue reading →

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Distillery Owner Pleads Guilty in College Admissions Scandal

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Marci Palatella, co-owner of Bardstown, Ky., Preservation Distillery, known for its Very Olde Saint Nick and Rare Perfection bottlings, agreed to plead guilty to paying $500,000 to bribe her son into the University of Southern California. Under a plea agreement, she is … Continue reading →

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Distillery Owner to Plead Innocent in College Admissions Scandal

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Marci Palatella, CEO of a liquor distributor that owns Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Ky., was among 33 wealthy

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Winery and Distillery Owners Indicted in College Admission Bribery Scandal

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Augustin Hunneeus Jr., whose family holdings include Quintessa in Napa Valley and Benton Lane in Oregon, and Marci Palatella, 63, ceo of International Beverage, which owns Preservation Distillery, which claims to be the first 100% pot distilled facility in Bardstown, … Continue reading →

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