Supports a bounded claim that the source documents a regional local-grain emphasis. It does not quantify how widespread the practice is or independently verify every producer example.
After discussing maturation, Martini identifies local grain and producer-linked agriculture as a notable feature of the developing Texas industry.
Of note, one of the greatest contributions to Texas whiskey has been a focus on local grains. … We have whiskey makers saving heirloom corn varietals from extinction and others literally growing their own wheat.
Complete-copy PDF sheet 25; displayed ebook p. 24 (superseded selective capture: PDF sheet 11)
Complete-copy PDF sheet 25; displayed ebook p. 24 (superseded selective capture: PDF sheet 11)
Regional introduction
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Operational annotation
Martini identifies local grain as a notable Texas-whiskey contribution and gives concrete examples involving heirloom corn and producer-grown wheat.
Limitation
The excerpt records the author’s regional observation. It does not quantify adoption, verify each custody chain, or establish a sensory effect.
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