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Where can you discover some really smooth whiskey? Here, we bring you places of Scotland that you must include in your travel plan.


The Glenlivet

In the 1800s, whiskey smuggling (走私) was on a rise in Scotland. The place was surrounded with over 200 unlawful production units around the mountain. But all this is the thing of the past as the brand today has built a market for itself and legalized (合法化) its own style of spirits (烈酒) which satisfies its audience even today.


The Macallan

There is a loyal lovers club of the brand as it is one of the finest scotches (苏格兰威士忌). The Macallan has a range of wonderful whiskeys to impress an expert. The brand has mastered the art of creating beautiful flavors(口味) for extremely expensive spirits. On your visit, you can learn all about the process of making whiskeys from start to finish along with a, fine tasting session (会期) of your brand in the end.


Laphroaig

Of the eight available facilities (设施) around the areas, Laphroaig is the finest facility. Located on the windswept island, the Laphroaig facility is easily accessible by airways from Glasgow. Often visited by royalty and celebrities, this distillery (酿酒厂) is a dream place for whiskey lovers. Don’t forget to pick up an expensive flavoured spirts from various tasting sessions.


Glenmorangie

A visit to this particular distillery is a mini vacation and an experience itself. With a golf course to organic food and a visit to the nearby Tarlogie Springs, this tour will make your experience worthwhile. For your knowledge the Glenmorangie comes with a clearly different tradition of whiskey making.

1. What happened to Scotland whisky in the 19th century?
A.Its smuggling kept going up.B.It had its legal style.
C.Its brand market was formed.D.Its audience were from mountain areas.
2. Where can you visit if you want to know the whole procedure of making whiskey?
A.The Glenlivet & The MacallanB.Glenmorangie & The Macallan
C.Laphroaig & GlenmorangieD.The Glenlivet & Glenmorangie
3. What’s the text mainly about?
A.Interesting buildings.B.Different views on spirits.
C.Various facilities in Scotland.D.Places famous for whiskey.
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