Holy Loch water turned to whisky

Manufacturing expertise and a fondness for the hard stuff are notable traits among Scottish folk, and they were well married in this miniature copper whisky still, pictured, offered by Glasgow auctioneers McTear’s (10 per cent buyer’s premium) on September 11.

Probably dating from the 18th century, the still, measuring 23in high by 181/2in wide (59 x 47cm), h…

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