History & Culture: whisky knowledge in 9 Chapters · Gustofolio

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History & Culture

How a monks' drink became a world-famous spirit through taxes, smuggling, a brilliant invention and bold emigrants – from Scotland to Japan.

Chapter 1The OriginWater of Life
Chapter 2Taxes and SmugglingIllegal Highland Distilleries
Chapter 3The Excise Act1823: Whisky Is Legalized
Chapter 4The Coffey Still and BlendsBlends Conquer Scotland
Chapter 5Phylloxera's Fortune and the Pattison CrashBoom, Bubble, Bankruptcy
Chapter 6Prohibition and Ireland's DeclineA Ban Costs World Markets
Chapter 7American WhiskeyBourbon, Rye, Rebellion
Chapter 8Japan: Taketsuru and ToriiTaketsuru Meets Torii
Chapter 9The Single Malt Boom and the New WorldWhisky Goes Global

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