The Former Whisky Capital Of The World

Campbeltown, Scotland was once nicknamed ‘Spiritsville’ or ‘Whiskyopolis’ and even ‘The Whisky Capital of the World!’, because of the immense number of distilleries that were located there.
There were as many as 37 established during the 19th century, with 20 of those opening by 1885. Today, only three remain.
Campbeltown was once one of the richest towns per capita in all of Scotland - and yet today little is known about the history of such an important Scottish center of industry Until Now!
Campbeltown is an amazing place to make whisky. The main reason being the climate, which has a mild and temperate (for Scotland!) climate due to the caress of the Gulf Stream.
The lands around Campbeltown are fertile with a ready supply of peat and the crystal-clear Scottish waters are ideal for creating the classic Scottish drink of choice. Combine this with the influence of human ingenuity and engineering and you have a match made in whisky heaven!
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[@MargaretHiltbrunn]

Campbeltown is my home, altho I'm an ex-pat now, living in USA. I grew up on the same street as Glen Scotia Distillery and walked past it 4 times a day going to and from school. The smell of the warm mash was wonderful.

[@haikitmichaeltruong3358]

I'm going there in a few days, can't wait! Thank you so much for the informative video. Very interesting stuff indeed!

[@drinkdestinations]

Enjoy! So amazing and I’m jealous. Cheers 🥃

[@mrnosebear7406]

Just found your little, beautiful documentation on on of my favourite whisky areas. Fantastic. Thank you very much. I plan to go to Campbeltown myself in a few years time. Cheers from Germany

[@drinkdestinations]

So glad you enjoyed the episode! Thanks for taking the time and commenting and couldn’t agree more about Campbeltown being an amazing whisky area. Cheers, -Jeff

[@Brew5603]

Fantastic video. Was supposed to travel there last year... Hopefully will make it there one day

[@drinkdestinations]

It’s such a great town. When it’s low tide you can actually walk over to the island of Dvaar. But make sure your back before the water rises. We tried it, but ended up raining and tide was rising. Didnt want to swim back across hahaha. Cheers

[@EllipticDawid25]

You made my mind to visit this place awsome video ♥

[@drinkdestinations]

So awesome! It’s an amazing place and I hear another distillery is being built there. Cheers, -Jeff

[@Whisky_in_Saxony]

very interesting video, thank you very very much!

[@drinkdestinations]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time and commenting. Cheers, -Jeff

[@mrutyunjayaraghuwansi4368]

Excellent, clear english used and a lot informative... 🍻

[@drinkdestinations]

Really glad you enjoyed the episode. Thanks so much for taking the time and letting us know how we’re doing. Cheers 🍻-Jeff

[@mrutyunjayaraghuwansi4368]

@@drinkdestinations your reply is always appreciated.. ❤❤

[@paulameis4388]

Two videos back to back!! Great Job as always, and does this mean you BACK? Looking forward to the weekly releases! I'm a little concerned your travel is still restricted?

[@drinkdestinations]

Paul, thanks so much brother! Travel is still restricted and we are focusing on one video a month for at least the next 6 months. Once travel opens up we will be back at🤘🏻🤘🏻 I appreciate the comment and the support 👊🏻. -Jeff

[@che4568]

Enjoyed that slainté 🥃

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much! Glad to see more distilleries coming to Campbeltown

[@che4568]

@drinkdestinations as are we here in Campbeltown I like the idea of reclaiming our title! 🥃

[@domewines]

Great Video, very well done. Beautiful mix of useful speach and great images. Nice format that would be nice to bring into my KZbin channel as well. Very nice inspiration...thanks a lot and very well done job!!!👍

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and I appreciate recognising the hard work we put it these videos. I’ll have to check your channel, sounds amazing. Cheers and can’t thank you enough for your support. -Jeff

[@domewines]

@@drinkdestinations Ciao Jeff, i am following you since quite sometimes already and you are dping really a gret job. I am very honest. You are professional, i just started so i hhave to learn everything. The good thing is that i work with some of the great, famous , small Family Eastate in Italy since more than 20 years. So i have a lot of good materials. I hope i can show them properly like you do. Thanks for your time in answering me i really do appreciate and wait for you on my Channel...Cheers, Salute!!!

[@drinkdestinations]

@@domewines sounds amazing and would love to tell the stories of small family vineyards in Italy. We should definitely collaborate. Hope travel gets back to normal soon and we can discuss further.

[@danbarclay9431]

I really enjoyed this overview of Campbeltown as a whisky producer, did feel a little funny having it narrated by what sounds to be an English person but they know they're stuff and that's the important thing.

[@drinkdestinations]

Hahahahha thanks Dan. He was a member of the Campbeltown historic Center and 💯💯 agree the important thing was the info. Cheers and appreciate you taking the time and commenting. -Jeff

[@damithpathirana7458]

As early as ever. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@drinkdestinations]

I appreciate you. It’s cool to see ❤️ from Sri Lanka. Hopefully I can make it over there some day. Cheers

[@damithpathirana7458]

@@drinkdestinations you must. SL has a unique spirit of SL Toddy and range of coconut Arracks.

[@lucatoni5310]

If you are making stuff like this, you have to have visit crib of wine country of the Georgia 🇬🇪 Good luck

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks so much and Georgia is definitely on the list to come visit and film.

[@ianmitchellsbookrecommenda2327]

"Marcus" Barelegs! Ha! has! Amateurs all.....

[@DavidFarrellShaw]

Loch not Lock

[@drinkdestinations]

Thanks David, Definitely missed that going through the captions.

[@sahillsiddiquee6846]

1sr

[@drinkdestinations]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻yessssssssss

[@TheOnlyTexasNinja]

The town is basically dead now, no fishing

[@drinkdestinations]

I’ve heard that Campbeltown has plans for a new distillery.

[@TheOnlyTexasNinja]

@@drinkdestinations They need something. They need new stores

[@DavidUKesb]

@@drinkdestinations Two distilleries.

[@TheOnlyTexasNinja]

Its pronounced Lochhhh , not lock