Heretical proposals for future of National Drink

This suggestion reported in the Herald - on the anniversary of Burns' birth!

Is it mere provocation or does it deserve to be taken seriously?

WHISKY traditionalists are fighting a rearguard action against plans to shake up production of Scotland’s national beverage – with suggestions including maturing malts in tequila casks, using chocolate malt in the mash and even marketing low-alcohol “infusions” under big brand names.