Still Going Strong: A History of Whisky Advertising

Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black & White, Bells, J&B, Talisker, Lagavulin all world famous brands, but what are their origins and what is their history? Whisky, perhaps Scotland’s most famous export, has been produced for centuries, but in the 19th century, production moved away from small stills to the sort of mass production we see today. With the growth in larger distilleries, there was a matching growth in whisky branding and advertising. Scotch, whether Malt or blended is now produced by large companies, and the brands are known the world over.