Why a Whiskey's Age Isn't Everything
zmurciuk_kGetty Images The whiskey world is built on legacy. Scotch distilleries tout 200-plus-year histories, and stateside producers find roots in the colonial era. Individual batches can be categorized by age statements with the prevailing idea that older whiskies are better. But if you’re still shopping for whiskey based on age statements alone, you’re doing it wrong. Age is one thing, but it’s maturity that really matters. Most whiskies are required to spend a minimum amount of time...
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