Economic History of the Distilling Industry in Scotland, 1750-1914

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  • Name Taxation inc customs, excise, stamp duties, etc: imposition & impact
  • Name Legislation & regulation exc h&s & competition policy

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Chapters include: 'Legislation change and distilling in Scotland'; 'The Steins - capitalist distillers'; 'Illicit distillation in Scotland'; 'Case studies of 19th century distilling firms' [John Fraser of Taynahinch / Captain Amory of Denny Distillery, Stirlingshire / Thomas Stevenson, Oban Distillery / Mackenzie of Seaforth, Stornoway Distillery, Isle of Lewis / Campbell of Jura, Jura Distillery, Argyllshire]; 'Technological change ...'; 'Failure of Pattisons Ltd of Leith'; 'Rise of blending and the 'What is Whisky' case'