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Whisky maker revives rye grain from 1878 shipwreck

Aug 15, 2025 | Daily News

In 1878, a vessel carrying a cargo of rye grain sunk to the bottom of Lake Huron after hitting a submerged sand bank during a storm. Thanks to the perseverance of a Michigan whisky distiller, its haul is about to be used to make whisky. Read the full story by The Drinks Business.


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