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Unique Factor: Tropical maturation, beating Scots in blind tastings. Key Experiences: DIY blending lab, comprehensive tours, visitor center. Best Season: October-April (avoiding summer heat). Infrastructure rated 8/10 with modern facilities and multi-language tours. Average Daily Spend: $80-200.
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Unique Factor: 9 distilleries on a small island, peat smoke character defining. Key Experiences: Feis Ile festival, warehouse tastings, peat cutting demonstrations. Best Season: Late May for festival, April-October generally. Infrastructure rated 9/10 despite island limitations with excellent distillery facilities. Average Daily Spend: $120-300.
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Unique Factor: 95% of world's bourbon, official passport program. Key Experiences: 18 distillery trail, rickhouse tours, bourbon and food pairings. Best Season: April-October (weather), September for Bourbon Festival. Infrastructure rated 10/10 with American tourism efficiency and purpose-built centers. Average Daily Spend: $150-350.
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