Whisky and Hubble Space Telescope
The year 1990 was significant for the release of Nelson Mandela and the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Independent bottlers like Douglas Laing began to carve a niche, offering "region-specific" Scotch whiskies that showcased the terroir of various Scottish regions. Ardbeg 1974, a bottling by Douglas Laing, has gained legendary status and is highly sought-after in the investment market. This era also witnessed the rise of whisky festivals, which became ideal venues for both distilleries and independent bottlers to showcase their rarities.
Collectors and investors cherish whisky from this year for its place at the intersection of history, innovation, and growing recognition of regional nuances.