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DEFINED BY PLACE, PERFECTED BY TRADITION

A Scotch whisky’s character reveals as much the A particular place it hails from as the skills of the masters who oversee their distillation. It is the peculiar accent that is informed by the climate and the quality of water, among others, further shaped by the master’s decision to use a certain type of cask over another or to prolong a specific step in the painstaking process. Each region produces a whisky with its distinct character which in turn attracts a loyal and dedicated following.

As the owner of Whyte & Mackay, Filipino spirits company Emperador Inc is effectively the world’s fifth largest whisky manufacturer

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