Stursa — A local-ingredient commitment can conflict with a desired whiskey style

This is a historical account, not a current specification or proof that imported ingredients reduce authenticity or quality.

Stursa reports that McCarthy’s interest in a peated style led Clear Creek to import Scottish malt despite its regional raw-material preference. The example distinguishes place of production from ingredient origin.

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