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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. Superb, very superb. Mouth: ho-ho-ho!

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Cocktails To Get You Through The EUROS 2024 Final

The Whiskey Wash

In the build-up to whatever Euros game you’re watching (hopefully it still involves England at this point), nothing will hit the spot better than a beautifully fresh and tart combination of rum, sugar, and lime juice. You can also get very experimental with rum in this drink. Dark Rum Peach Schnapps Orange Juice.

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Is Whisky Gluten Free?

The Whiskey Wash

Vodka, a rye, wheat, or barley-derived spirit, is almost pure ethanol only diluted with water so does not contain gluten. Finally, rum is produced using sugar cane, which does not contain gluten. This means all spirit drinks should be safe for people with celiac disease.

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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. Whisky became a drink of the past and did not appeal to a younger generation.