January 2, 2025 6:13 pm

Scotch Life: Blended Whisky Becomes the Staple

Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Japanese, Irish. The history of whisky runs deep. On Decades Distilled, join authors and educators Sarah Jeltema, aka the WhiskyNomad, and Kurt Maitland as they explore the years and cultural moments that helped shape its path. This journey will take us around the world and back again as we roam from Scotland to the United States, Japan and beyond. New episodes each Wednesday!

Scotch Life: Blended Whisky Becomes the Norm

We continue our story of whisky in the 1920’s from across the pond. And for Scotch, there were advantages to be gained by the struggles of Irish and American whiskies. This week, Sarah and Kurt dive into the story of how Scotch distillers managed to benefit from the turmoil of the 1920s.

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Whiskey Network has teamed up with the Decades Distilled team to bring episodes of this popular podcast for our readers to enjoy. Please savor these, as they are filled with interesting notes from the colorful history of whisky!

"Whisky is liquid sunshine."

George Bernard Shaw

“The light music of whiskey falling into a glass – an agreeable interlude.”

James Joyce

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