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Any malt aficionado worth their salt knows that World Whisk(e)y Day is celebrated on 27th March. Whether you enjoy your dram with or without the 'e', it's a universally applied catch-all for malts, blends, bourbons, ryes, you name it. But for those a little more discerning about their drams, you may raise your glass on 27th July, better known as National Scotch Day. Begun, ironically, across the pond, it's a US-led salute to the original whisky, celebrating all things about Scotland's most famous export. Now, whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool (should that be tartan?) expert, or making your first forays into the 140+ distilleries that range Caledonia, the world of whisky can be a mystifying one. The subtleties between distilleries (let alone regions), cask finishes, the range of expressions (I'm talking releases, not figures of speech); and because it's such a personal experience it can be a daunting prospect to commit to buying a bottle when it