October 10, 1823: The Excise Act Legalizes Highland Whisky

On October 10, 1823, the Excise Act transformed Scotland’s whisky trade. Once distilled in secret among Highland hills, whisky became legal for the first time. Distilleries like Glenlivet rose to prominence, turning rebellion into heritage.
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