As American whiskey continues to gain traction in the UK, despite growing tariffs. These include a London distillery collaborating with a US whiskey producer, and a wine merchant producing their first exclusive spirit — a rye whiskey from a distillery in Vermont. The growth of rye whisky in the UK seems apt considering the sovereignty’s spirit heritage, especially that rye was once a common grain in Oxfordshire centuries ago. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
