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The Dark Side of Whiskey: The Impact of Fungus on Surrounding Communities

Whiskey fungus — sometimes called distillery fungus, rum fungus or warehouse-staining fungus — is a black fungus with the scientific name Baudoinia compniacensis. Though the fungus is literally black in color, it is not the same as black mold, Stachybotrys, which can cause significant health issues and infrastructure damage.  –Source Long story short, Alcohol storage of predominantly whiskey has …

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