Whiskyopolis: The Rise & Fall of Campbeltown's Whisky Industry

A piece of Scotland in your bookshelf, warm in character and history.

Whiskyopolis: The Rise & Fall of Campbeltown's Whisky Industry tells the story of a small Scottish town with an exceptional whisky history, from prosperity to near decline and the subsequent revival. This book delves deep into the industrial and social context of Campbeltown and imagines how one place once generated more excise duty per capita than anywhere else in the British Empire. For enthusiasts of whisky history and regional culture, Whiskyopolis: The Rise & Fall of Campbeltown's Whisky Industry offers a richly illustrated and carefully documented perspective that is both informative and captivating.

Key specifications

• Title: Whiskyopolis: The Rise & Fall of Campbeltown's Whisky Industry
• Author: (author data not provided)
• Format: Hardcover / bound, approx.24 x 16 cm
• Pages: (number not mentioned) — extensive historical research and sources
• Subject: history of Campbeltown and Campbeltown whisky, industrial heritage
• Edition and material: Mood Company book made of bound paper
• USP Mood Company: Inspired by Scottish craftsmanship and supplied from Mood Company's own collection with an emphasis on craftsmanship and authenticity
• Language: English

For whom, when, and why

This book is intended for adult readers with an interest in whisky, history, and regional heritage: from 25 years and older to retirees who enjoy slow reading. It is ideal during quiet evenings by lamp light, for reading after a long day, or as part of a collection on Scottish culture.For those unfamiliar with the jargon: Campbeltown whisky refers to the style and production from the eponymous place; terms like 'mashing' or 'cask maturation' are briefly explained in the book so that new readers can understand the technical aspects.

As a reader, you experience not only dry facts but also the artisanal context: the social rituals surrounding distilleries, the economic dynamics, and the cultural resilience of a community. For history enthusiasts and whisky lovers, this story offers a deeper layer of experience and understanding without sensationalism or cliché.

Whisky book and history of whisky come together here in a narrative that is both informative and evocative, fitting Mood Company’s Scottish inspiration and attention to craftsmanship.