
Famous for a Reason
The Story of the Famous Grouse
Charles Maclean(Author)
Birlinn Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 16. November 2015
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-78027-252-8 (ISBN)
Description
From humble beginnings in Perth in the early nineteenth century Matthew Gloag established a thriving whisky business that found favour with the royal household and the Scottish public alike. The family business he established struck gold in 1896 when they created the The Famous Grouse - a blended whisky that became a national favourite. Through innovative and entertaining marketing campaigns it has developed into a much-loved and bestselling brand. Celebrated whisky writer Charles MacLean has been granted unique access to the company archives and granted interviews with surviving family descendants and compiled a fascinating story rich in anecdote and social historical commentary. Illustrated throughout in full colour.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Birlinn General
Illustrations
Plates, black and white; Plates, color; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 295 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
3060 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78027-252-8 (9781780272528)
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10/2014
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Person
Charles MacLean is a world authority on whisky and has written over 35 books on the subject, including the bestselling Whiskypedia. In 2009 he was elected Keeper of the Quiach, the whisky industry's highest accolade.