Scotch! The Story of Whisky

Scotch! The Story of Whisky

Scotch! The Story of Whisky

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Scotch! The Story of Whisky

2016- 2016

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

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David Hayman surveys the state of the Scotch whisky industry and examines the threats to its world dominance.

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