Scientists begin first study of whisky matured in Antarctica

Monday, July 20th 2026 - 19:01 UTC

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A team of scientists has begun the first analysis of a whisky matured in Antarctica, aiming to determine what three years at temperatures as low as -35°C did to the spirit's maturation, chemistry and taste. Read full article

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Pugol-H
Moving casks of whiskey, single malt, around different locations, including Antarctica, then checking the taste, which means drinking it, is this for real!!!

However it tastes its Carbon footprint is enormous, not to mention the scientific resources used.

And for what???

Sheer madness, from people with far too many resources and too little to do, and certainly no worthwhile contribution to make.

Defund them.
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