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WHISKEYS FROM THE CASK

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Blended Scotch<br />

A SUCCESS STORY<br />

At the end of the 19th century,<br />

phylloxera hit vineyards hard<br />

and the elite clubs of the British<br />

upper classes ran out of brandy,<br />

the favorite club spirit at the<br />

time. This shortage coincided<br />

with the first large production<br />

of grain whiskey blended with<br />

malt whiskey. This produced a<br />

pleasant and highly appreciated<br />

taste for the times.<br />

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