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A Bottle of Scotch Recently Sold for $2.7 Million – Why?

Hovig Tchalian

Intangible qualities make whiskey special – aspects such as the aroma, or “nose”; its complexity; and its lingering flavor, or “finish.” But to boost whiskey’s value, purveyors of high-end whiskey convey the product’s heritage. A whiskey’s unique locale – what wine enthusiasts call "terroir" – matters greatly to its perceived authenticity.

A Brief History of Whisky, the ‘Water of Life’

Beth Kaiserman

“Whiskey” is used for whiskeys made in Ireland and North America.  “Whisky” is used for those made in Canada, Japan, Scotland, and Wales. Your best bet is to go by what’s on the label of the bottle. (For example, Maker’s Mark is labeled as bourbon “whisky,” even though it’s made in Kentucky.) Though “scotch” has become ubiquitous, it is simply known as “whisky” in Scotland.

 

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