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What Was The Whisky Loch?

The Whiskey Wash

Firstly, the popularity of blended scotch whiskies, previously high and reliable, began to decline. Increasingly, the public (both domestically and abroad) began to favour lighter spirits such as rum and vodka. Brora Distillery reopened in 2021. Brora reopened in 2021.

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Scotch Whisky Legends: Glenfiddich 1956 29 Year Old For Intertrade

The Whiskey Wash

However, by the 1980s, consumers had begun to favor white spirits such as white rum and vodka. This massive oversupply with decreasing demand resulted in multiple distillery closures and a general decline in the sale of scotch whisky. The period was known as The Whisky Loch. The bottle most recently sold in February 2023 for £3,500.

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