When whiskeys lose their age statements, that's a sign that production isn't keeping up with demand. So what does it mean when an age statement gets higher? Possibly that supply has exceeded expected demand, and maybe some cheaper single malts in our future.

Things are Not Going Well for Scotch. What It Means For Distillers And Drinkers.
Sales figures for the first half of 2024 are, in a word, brutal.
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