"Independent Scotch" by David Stirk

“Independent Scotch - The History of Independent Bottlers” by David Stirk charts the demise of the small blending and brokering firms from the 1940s through to the 80s and then the rise of the Independent Bottler from the late 1980s onwards. Intertwined is the story of his own career in the whisky industry and the beginnings through to the sale of The Creative Whisky Co Ltd. The book discusses the impact of Independent Bottlers and their place within the modern industry. Also, and in collaboration with Thijs Klaverstijn, the book outlines the history of all of the major Indy bottlers; including interviews and contributions from some of the best known names. The book will be a unique insight into a much-loved part of the Scotch whisky industry.

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The cask has been chosen - North British 1996 26 years old single cask bottled as an Electric Coo bottling.

For 5 lucky buyers of the Exclusive bottle and signed book reward they will each receive a bottle from my Exclusive Malts collection. These names will be drawn once the Crowdfunder has ended.

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