Sea, salt, and story in Scotch whisky
Is there really salt in maritime whisky?
Most of us have had that moment: a coastal dram under the nose and the brain whispers harbour, kelp, wet rope, lemon pith, maybe even bandage tin in a sea hut.
You’re suddenly transported to an island in the Outer Hebrides and reaching for a thick, wool jumper.
It feels obvious to say, “ah yes—the sea got into the cask.”
But…it didn’t.
