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Wines and spirits
This collection contains books on where and how wine and spirits were produced, the companies that produced it, and the advertising material associated with the industries.
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Not a headache in a gallon: celebrating 200 years of whisky production at Cambus, 1806-2006
Heather Ann Dowd
2006
A history of the Cambus distillery in Clackmannanshire.
The thirsty dragon
Gwasg Carreg Gwalch,
2006
A history of brewing in Wales, with shorter coverage on whisky, cider and mead production.
Bacchus at Baker Street: observations on the bibulous preferences of Mr. Sherlock Holmes and his contemporaries
Ian Henry Publications
1995
A study of aspects of drink in the canon.
Alcohol and science, or, Alcohol: what it is, and what it does
W. Nicholson & Sons, Limited
1886
A temperance tract on the effects of alcohol on the individual and society.
Sherlock Holmes: vintage and spirited
Magico Magazine
1994
A discussion of alcoholic drinks in the canon, with contributions from numerous Sherlockians.
Honesty brewing: a history of the breweries, maltings and distilleries of Musselburgh and Fisherrow
Spiderwize
2010
A history of brewing and distilling in Musselburgh and Fisherrow.
The whiskies of Scotland
John Murray
1967
A history of whisky production in Scotland, based on visits to all the malt distilleries from whom whisky is available in the retail market.
The earnest drinker: a short and simple account of alcoholic beverages (with a glossary) for curious drinkers
George Allen & Unwin Ltd.
1950
An introduction to the production and consumption of wines, beer, and spirits.
The Schweppes guide to Scotch
Alphabooks
1983
In which the story of Scottish whisky from its origins in the Highlands to international bug business is told.
The making of Scotch whisky: the history of the Scotch whisky distilling industry
James & James
1981
A history of the development of the whisky industry in Scotland.
From barrel to bottle: notes on the home botting of wine
Dennis Dobson
1953
A guide to bottling wine from the cask.
The cup of fury
Arco Publications Limited
1957
An impassioned warning against the dangers of drinking based on the author's experiences.
The secret still: Scotland's clandestine whisky makers
Birlinn
2002
A comprehensive history of illicit distillation including famous names who had their origins in illegal activities.
A century of whisky
Sutton Publishing Limited for WH Smith
2002
A guide to whisky and the malt whisky distilleries of Scotland.
A handbook of wine: how to buy, serve, store and drink it
Jonathan Cape
1922
Written as a practical handbook for the amateur and consumer.
Scotch missed: Scotland's lost distilleries
Angel's Share
2000
A survey of former distilleries of Scotland.
Findlater's: the home of the three of diamonds
Findlater, Mackie, Todd & Co. Limited
1923
A price-list of wines and spirits with three loosely inserted flyers.
Knightsbridge Cellars Ltd, wine merchants, 1962-63
Edward Roche Ltd
1962
A price-list of wines and spirits with loosely inserted supplement and bulletin.
North British Distillery Company Limited 1885-1960
North British Distillery Company Limited
1960
A history of the Edinburgh distilling company.
Merchants of wine: being a centenary account of the fortunes of the House of Gilbey
Cassell and Company Ltd
1957
A history of the famous wine and spirits merchants.
Alcohol and human life, being partly a revision of "Alcohol and the human body," by the late Sir Victor Horsley and the late Dr. Mary Sturge and others
H. K. Lewis & Co. Ltd.
1938
A temperance tract on the effects of alcohol on the individual and society.
