Craig, H. Charles
The Scotch Whisky Industry Record

Index Publishing Ltd., ISBN 0-9522646-0-9, First Published 1994, 659 Pages, 24 x 16,5 cm, Hard Cover

The Scotch Whisky Industry record is written by an whisky expert. It covers in depth the growth of Scotch Whisky over the last five hundred years, the development of the early partnerships, the companies and the people. The factual detail, much of which has not seen the light of day outside company archives, makes this a most fascinating record. The immense value to the industry, including those involved in the world-wide distribution networks, is enhanced by the detailed sections (some prepared by the other distinguished authorities) covering plant, over 700 individual distilleries, trade definitions and statistics, together with detailed notes on companies (many no longer with us), brands and people. The cover of the legal side, the growth of Excise controls following the many Acts of Parliament, is in itself a contribution to our understanding of this complex subject. The extensive bibliography and our comprehensive indexes complete this authoritive source.