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Article: SINGLE MALT SCOTCH OFFERS A SIMPLE PROPOSTION AS WELL AS RICH COMPLEXITY, MANY DIFFERENT STYLES AND LOTS OF NUANCE.
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- November 1, 1999
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Limited-edition bottlings, special vintages, exotic wood finishes and additional age designations are among the most significant new developments in single malt Scotch, a category that continues to demonstrate strong growth in both case volume and market share.
Many of these new "expressions" of single malt are currently being roller out and more are expected, to be introduced next year as producers seek to mine one of the most profitable veins in the distilled spirits business. According to the authoritative Adams Liquor Handbook 1999, sales of single malt Scotch grew almost 4% nationwide last year to 577,000 9-liter cases. The segment now accounts for ...