Campbeltown Whisky: An Encyclopeadia | Angus Martin

Campbeltown Whisky: An Encyclopaedia by Angus Martin is an important reference work for lovers of Scotch whisky, Campbeltown and local history. The book tells how a small fishing town in western Scotland became the whisky capital of the world.

Angus Martin was born in Campbeltown in 1952 and has lived there all his life. That local connection is clearly felt throughout the book: this is not a superficial whisky history, but a carefully built account of families, distillers, distilleries, merchants and related industries.

The book treats Campbeltown as a whisky centre in the broadest sense. It covers not only the distilleries themselves, but also the people, businesses, sources and social structures that made the town’s whisky boom possible.

Through extensive research in often neglected sources, Campbeltown Whisky offers unusual levels of detail and insight. This makes it valuable for malt whisky enthusiasts, collectors, historians and readers who want to look beyond romance and myth.

This is not a light tasting guide, but a true encyclopaedia for anyone who wants to understand Campbeltown whisky seriously. A valuable whisky book for lovers of Springbank, Glen Scotia, Glengyle, lost distilleries and the rich history of a unique Scotch whisky region.

Book Details
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 344
Author: Angus Martin
ISBN / barcode: 9781845301668
Weight: 0.6 kg
Subject: Campbeltown whisky, Scotch whisky history, distilleries, malt whisky, local history, whisky encyclopaedia