Whisky in the Age of Television
In 1951, the world experienced the expansion of television, with the first-ever transcontinental broadcast in the U.S. and the launch of the first commercial computer, the UNIVAC I.
Amidst technological advancements, whisky marketing evolved. Distilleries began to use the powerful medium of TV advertising to reach into consumers' living rooms. Popular culture icons of the day frequently endorsed whisky brands, making the spirit synonymous with sophistication and modernity. Whiskies from 1951 are desirable for their representation of an industry at the intersection of tradition and modern marketing.