As early as 2015, the National day holiday, the media disclosure of Lijiang horse fraud, fraud and other wine holder showmanship.

The aged whiskies and musky grappa are made from local grapes like gewürztraminer, muscat and catawba.

Navy Beach, the buzzing new Montauk restaurant, uses St-Germain in cocktails, including one called the Madoff (the description on the menu: “it’s good... trust us”).