The Story of Spirit – Scotch Whisky with Tom Bruce-Gardyne

Campari Academy UK’s own Chris Dennis is joined by novelist, researcher and author of The Story of Scotch Whisky, Tom Bruce-Gardyne, to chronicle the journey of one of the world’s most revered spirit categories.

Part 1

In part one, Tom & Chris Identify and explore the early days of distillation in Scotland, the revolt and revolution that gave birth to the industry and some of the dynamic figures involved.

Part 2

For the next installment of this conversation, Tom & Chris discuss around the expansion and economics of the category along with its socio-cultural and technological evolution to the spirit we know it as today.

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