The Distilleries of Campbeltown: The Rise and Fall of the Whisky Capital of the World
A detailed yet slightly austere/opaque history of the whisky industry in Campbeltown from around 1769 through to the early 2000s, covering the burgeoning scene to its production peak with the 29 active distilleries in 1835 and the subsequent decline following industry rationalisation and war to its current population of 3. Well, 2 and a half,…
Scotch Whisky is more than just a drink – it's the product of people, of ambition, of culture, dreams, sweat, graft and inspiration. Family, Agriculture, Science, Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Love. Produced by companies, made by people – and the people are part of stories, and friendships.It's through the love of Scotch Whisky that I've made hundreds of friendships over the last 10+ years: but it's especially poignant that one person who I'm proud to call a friend – Dr Nicholas Morgan – has had his book published… "A Long Stride: The Story of the World's No. 1 Scotch Whisky" – what bigger story in the world of Scotch Whisky is there to tell than the story of Johnnie Walker?#lovescotch #keepwalking
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Pundamentalist
I love seeing Gary Delaney at work – a slightly battered comedy ‘everyman’ with a hint of wrong’un, he fires out puns and stupid one-liners like a sort of giggling bullshit howitzer, and I can’t help but get caught up in the joy of it. This is his first book, and bar some slightly iffy…