Description
A 1998 book by Olive Checkland documenting Masataka Taketsuru, his Scottish wife Rita, and the development of the Japanese whisky industry.
Book
Book: Japanese Whisky, Scotch Blend: The Story of Masataka Taketsuru, His Scottish Wife, & the Japanese Whisky Industry by Olive Checkland
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TypeOther Spirit
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| Date | Amount | Record type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | GBP 35 | Auction result | Whisky Auctioneer |
| 2026-06-08 | GBP 40 | Auction result | Whisky Auctioneer |
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- 70cl
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- Peated
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- Non-chill filtered
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- Presentation
- Book cover
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- Historical context
- Early development of Japanese whisky; Masataka Taketsuru's 1918 journey to Scotland and the subsequent history of Japanese whisky.
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