whiskey
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A New Laser Technique Designed to Authenticate Rare Whisky Could Also Detect Disease
Whisky is big business in Scotland. In 2019, the golden liquid accounted for 75% of the nation’s food and drink exports, with a value of almost £5 billion ($9.2 billion) to the Scottish economy. Iconic bottles have sold at auction for over £1 million ($1.8 million). But if you are the lucky owner of such…
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Popular Hack Used By Whisky Snobs Actually Works, Says Science
Photo: AP There are plenty of people who enjoy the warm sadness cowboy drink known as whiskey. While some might have a John Wayne instinct to drink it neat, the real aficionados know that adding a few drops of water to the drink can improve and expand its flavour profile. Now, in the great whiskey…
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Serious Whisky Brands You Had No Idea Were Australian
Australia’s craft beer game may be pretty strong right now, but the rise of boutique spirits have taken barflies and bar managers alike by storm.
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How Space-Aged Whiskey Tastes: Smoked Fruit, Antiseptic, Rubbery Smoke
Back in 2011, Ardbeg Distillery, of Islay in Scotland, sent a sample of unmatured malt whiskey into space aboard the International Space Station. Now, the samples have been tested — and here’s how it tastes.