Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have identified a gene responsible for drought resistance in barley which, it is believed, could help future-proof the cereals industry to increasingly dry conditions as climate change ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 3, 2019
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Scientists revealed Tuesday they have come up with an artificial "tongue" which can distinguish subtle differences between whiskies.
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 6, 2019
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In recent years, Japan stunned traditional whisky-makers Scotland, Ireland, and America by exploding onto the international market and winning over connoisseurs of the tipple long considered an exclusive dominion.
Other
Nov 25, 2018
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A bottle of Scotch dating back to 1926 is tipped to set a new record in New York on Saturday for most expensive bottle of alcohol sold at auction, valued at up to $1.2 million by Sotheby's.
Other
Oct 13, 2018
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An extremely rare bottle of whisky was sold for a new world record at auction in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
Other
Oct 3, 2018
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Two bottles of rare 60-year-old Macallan whisky fetched a total of more than $2 million under the hammer on Friday in Hong Kong, Bonhams said, with both sales shattering the previous world auction record for the spirit.
Other
May 18, 2018
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Demand for more variety in Scotch whisky from fast-growing emerging markets and the request for lower alcohol varieties among health-conscious drinkers are challenging a closely guarded centuries-old tradition.
Other
Apr 4, 2018
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Over the past few years the whisky-drinking world has been introduced to several new products that claim to produce high-quality liquor in just a fraction of the time usually required to age single malt spirits. Instead of ...
Other
Nov 8, 2017
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Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed the world's first handheld SORS device that can detect fake spirits, such as vodka and whisky, whilst still in their bottles.
Materials Science
Sep 21, 2017
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Ignore the snobs, because most experts agree: a few drops of water enhance the taste of whiskies, from well-rounded blends to peat bombs redolent of smoke, tobacco and leather.
Materials Science
Aug 17, 2017
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