EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 18 MIN
The 1976 Judgement of Paris // The Aftershocks on the Whiskey Industry
from Decades Distilled // A History of Whisky · host Kurt Maitland and Sarah Jeltema
Send a textIn this episode of Decades Distilled, Kurt and Sarh rewind to 1976 and the legendary Judgment of Paris, a moment that forever changed the wine world. But what about whiskey? While California wines stole the spotlight, the ripple effects of this event traveled far beyond the vineyards. We explore how the Judgment of Paris sparked a global rethinking of taste, terroir, and tradition—fueling a renaissance in whiskey making, especially outside Scotland and Ireland.
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