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Whisky Scholar

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whiskyscholarjournal.com· irregular· Published 4 months ago

A deep, science-led newsletter explaining Scotch whisky through chemistry, history and culture, with articles on how water affects flavour, how charring shapes maturation, and how production choices matter. Each piece cites peer-reviewed research and aims to teach readers mechanisms they cannot easily find elsewhere.

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Platform
Substack
Frequency
Irregular
Latest issue
Jul 6, 2026
Language
English
Written for
Whisky enthusiasts and drinkers curious about the science behind their dram
Tone
analytical
Tracked since
Oct 25, 2026

Website: https://www.whiskyscholarjournal.com