Whisky in the Space Age
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 inaugurated the Space Age, igniting imaginations and fears globally. The European Economic Community was also established, strengthening ties between Western European nations.
Amid these advancements, whisky embraced technological innovations, with some distilleries adopting computers and new machinery to improve quality and efficiency. Whisky from this year is coveted for its representation of a world on the brink of scientific discovery, yet anchored in tradition.