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Been doing some research into my favourite whiskeys and found the following:

>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagavulin_distillery
Records show illicit distillation in at least ten illegal distilleries on the site as far back as 1742, however.
The distillery was run by John Johnston until 1835 at which point the distillery had a valuation of £1,103 9s 8d & Coffey still process
>How many "illegal distilleries" would be run on modern sites today?
>£ = pound, S = shilling, but wtf does d = ?

>https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com/en/the-range/redbreast-12-year-old-whiskey/
Redbreast 12 boasts the flavour complexity and distinctive qualities of Pot Still whiskey.
>what is the difference between Pot Still and Coffey still and why do they taste different?
>why does it taste like Christmas?

Other trivia:
>Tequila, Baijiu and Irish whiskey are the fastest growing straight liquors in the world.
>Baijiu is basically pure ethanol so don't bother

Share your thoughts on whiskey in general please.