Of course, being Campbeltown, the distillery was packed to the rafters not only with great whisky, but also wonderful characters. I often used to go home at nights, my sides sore with laughter; it was probably the best job I have ever had. I'm not ashamed to say that more than one of the characters in Whisky From Small Glasses, find at least part of their origins in Springbank, all those years ago.
So, John MacD, Alec, Ranald, Peter, Mrs C, Katie, Agnes, Jim, Margaret, May, Jenny, Hector... the list goes on: I salute you! The next time I have the pleasure of having a dram in my hand, I'll raise a glass to you all - sadly too many of you, now absent friends.
Who knows, if Whisky From Small Glasses continues to sell, I might even be able to afford to toast you all with a glass of Springbank - though such riches may be some way off!
While browsing the internet a couple of years ago I came across this in ITN's archive. It's a short piece, carried on the News At Ten in 1989. Eagle eyed readers may be interested to catch a glimpse of the author of Whisky From Small Glasses in his pomp! (Clue: I've got a tie on.)
Also, any of my blog readers from the 'Wee Toon' will spot many a well kent face.
Just click on the link, then scroll down and click the play button.
And don't forget, in amidst this outright nostalgia, you can all get a wee taste of the magic of Kintyre by reading Whisky From Small Glasses.
It is no coincidence that the novel is entitled thus.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whisky-From-Small-Glasses-Meyrick/dp/1901514080/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1359819396&sr=1-2
As a book on Amazon and all good bookshops - as an ebook all around the world on Kindle and Kobo.
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