The Mystery Of Bub The Liquid Antiquarian 2023-01-26 | Dave and Arthur discuss the discovery of a remarkable 1820s whisky recipe which challenges perceptions of 'traditional' Scotch. For the first time ever, The Liquid Antiquarian goes practical!Note that due to the nature of the project this episode is pre-recorded.0:00 Research into Bub and the 1828 source7:20 Bub recipe10:59 Barm recipe16:19 Teleportation to Holyrood Distillery!17:17 Making Bub21:22 Hops28:03 Preparing the ale yeast31:14 Chevalier barley32:50 Bub fermenting36:44 Tasting last night's bub51:29 Tasting bubbed spirit from the still58:06 Dave and Arthur tasting the spirits
The 1820s: A Decade of Whisky Drama | The Perthshire Enigma Ep. 2 The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-09-17 | There were more than 30 licensed whisky distilleries in Perthshire in the 1820s and then, within a few years, most of them were gone.In Episode 2 of The Perthshire Enigma, Dave Broom and Arthur Motley explore the extraordinary rise and decline of Perthshire distilling in the 1820s and 1830s.Using contemporary excise returns, sequestration records and other primary sources, we move from the big picture into the lives of the people behind the numbers. That includes the remarkable story of Bullions at Claypots...fire, sugar, debt, prison and the precarious economics of small-scale distilling.The evidence begins to show just how active Perthshire’s whisky industry once was, and raises the central question of the series: why did a county with barley, water, transport links and so many distilleries fail to become one of Scotland’s great whisky regions?Watch Episode 1: youtu.be/k3mt2NDDcJ8?si=9P9BmVVJVi6bYvC8The Perthshire Enigma playlist: [LINK]Support The Liquid Antiquarian on Patreon: patreon.com/TheLiquidAntiquarianThe Liquid Antiquarian is a collaboration between whisky writer Dave Broom and researcher Arthur Motley, exploring whisky history through original research, archives and primary evidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:45 From a position of strength06:19 A different type of whisky09:34 The approach to data11:00 The change in whisky after 182313:10 Stable or turbulent?19:02 Improvements27:07 Farming and distilling30:12 Bullions - a case study in failure35:05 Dave's conclusion #Whisky #WhiskyHistory #ScotchWhisky #Perthshire
Why Didnt Perthshire Become a Whisky Distilling Powerhouse? | The Perthshire Enigma Ep. 1 The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-09-10 | Why didn’t Perthshire become one of Scotland’s great whisky distilling regions?That question began to trouble us when we noticed something curious in the historical record. In the early nineteenth century Perthshire was home to a remarkable number of licensed distilleries. Yet, just as Scotch whisky began its extraordinary rise, many of them disappeared.Perth would later become hugely important to the Scotch whisky industry through blending and some of its greatest whisky names. But as a distilling region, Perthshire followed a very different path from places such as Speyside and Islay.Why?For the first episode of The Perthshire Enigma, we begin our journey at Aberargie Distillery, just south of Perth.We suspected from the outset that part of the answer would lie not simply in whisky, but in agriculture: what farmers grew, how they used their land, and how the economics of farming changed through the nineteenth century.Aberargie seemed the perfect place to start. The distillery sits on the Morrison family’s working farm, uses barley grown on the estate, and its Distillery Manager is himself a farmer. It gave us an opportunity to begin thinking about distilling through the eyes of the people who actually grow the raw material.From there, we begin digging into excise records, forgotten distilleries and the changing agricultural landscape of Perthshire to ask what happened to a region that once seemed so well placed to become a major centre of Scotch whisky distillation.The Perthshire Enigma is a new Liquid Antiquarian series with Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.#ScotchWhisky #WhiskyHistory #Perthshire #WhiskyDistilling #TheLiquidAntiquarian #maltwhisky
Why Didn’t Perthshire Become a Whisky Distilling Powerhouse? The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-09-04 | Perthshire once had a remarkable number of whisky distilleries. So why did so many disappear just as Scotch whisky began its great expansion?The Perthshire Enigma begins 10 September at 8pm UK time.#WhiskyHistory #ScotchWhisky #Perthshire #Shorts
Finland’s Forgotten Farm Distilling Tradition The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-07-31 | A rare document discovered and purchased in Helsinki shines a light on a world Arthur and Dave knew nothing about. We had now idea grain distilling in Finland was so widespread and nuanced in the early 19th Century. What were they up to? Why did it stop?LIVE: THURSDAY 30TH JULY at 8PM BSTSet a reminder and join us in the live chat with your questions.The Liquid Antiquarian explores forgotten documents, places and people from the history of whisky and other spirits.0:00 Intro8:45 Mashbills23:18 Importance of Draff and Water25: 27 Fermentation27:51 Bub31:01 Cleanliness and Thermometers33:27 Stills47:32 Worms and Condensers50:45 Distillation55:28 Best season to distill59:09 Bread1:00:32 How familiar is this distilling process?1:03:34 Who wrote the book, and who was it for?1:17:30 Why did farm distilling stop?1:28:11 Discussion#WhiskyHistory #DistillingHistory #FinnishHistory
The Mystery Whisky Ship And The Queen Of Bootlegging The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-04-17 | This episode of Liquid Antiquarian explores the mysterious life of Gloria Casares, a glamorous bootlegger and rum runner during the Prohibition era.Link to the original Pathe news clip here: youtu.be/AJ8V5-PhpHg?si=B-athjIuF-RQtccW0:00 Introduction4:20 Act 1 - The Ship With Two Captains14:49 Act II - The Stolen Dress21:42 Act II - A Queen With No Country41:26 Act IV - Who Was Gloria?#GloriaCasares #LiquidAntiquarian #Bootlegger #RumRunning #ProhibitionEra #1920sHistory #WomensHistory #HistoryMystery #HiddenHistory #MysteriousWomen #RoaringTwenties #Speakeasy #HistoryYouTube
Glasgow Whisky History: Lost Industry & Hidden Sites (Dave Broom, Iain Russell) The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-04-01 | Glasgow is often overlooked in Scotch whisky history — but the city played a major role in the growth of the whisky trade (or as they sometimes called it, whiskey). In this film, whisky writer Dave Broom and industry expert Iain Russell explore Glasgow’s forgotten whisky story: the people, places, and infrastructure that helped whisky reach the world.This documentary-style walk is based on research and offers a fresh look at Scotch whisky history — from urban networks and bonded warehousing to the blending and bottling links many Glaswegians pass every day without realising their whisky connections.🎬 Featuring: Dave Broom (whisky writer)🎬 Featuring: Iain Russell (whisky sleuth)💬 Question: What other overlooked whisky cities or “hidden sites” should we explore next?Support future films / get early access: patreon.com/TheLiquidAntiquarian0:00 Intro2:43 Port Dundas area (various whisky distilleries)13:14 West Nile St (Robertson & Baxter blenders)15:05 St Enoch's Square (Teacher's & Greenlees Brothers blenders)19:43 Waterloo St (Wright & Grieg belnders)21:46 James Watt St (William Whiteley blending and mafia)25:04 Washington St (James Buchanan & Lowrie's blenders)28:17 Clydeside Distillery discussion34:14 Dave's promise, and thanks#WhiskyHistory #ScotchWhisky #Glasgow
A Slow And Somewhat Unnatural Demise: Investigations Into Barbados Rum Economy 1775-1815 The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-03-13 | What happened to Barbados’ rum economy during the age of revolution?In this episode of The Liquid Antiquarian, Dr Geoffrey Ward, Caribbean historian, returns to discuss his research: “A Slow And Somewhat Unnatural Demise: Investigations Into Barbados’ Rum Economy, 1775–1815.”Drawing on plantation, economic, military, and environmental history, Dr Ward explores a neglected period in the story of Barbadian rum, from the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War through the era of the French Revolution and Napoleonic conflict. His work examines why rum mattered so deeply to the Barbadian plantation economy, and how war, trade disruption, changing agriculture, and shifting Atlantic markets affected production and exports.This conversation will interest anyone curious about the history of alcohol, Caribbean history, Barbados, plantation economies, and the upheavals of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Atlantic world.#CaribbeanHistory #Barbados #RumHistory #AtlanticHistory #EconomicHistory #TheLiquidAntiquarian
The Hidden History of The Cabrach Whisky (Scotland) – Illicit Distilling Walk The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-02-18 | Explore the hidden history of Scotch whisky in The Cabrach — a remote upland area on the edge of Cairngorms National Park with deep roots in illicit distilling and smuggling. Join Master Distiller Alan Winchester for a walk through the hills and glens, uncovering how this landscape helped shape world-famous Scotch.It was a magical day for Arthur to follow behind one of the world’s recognised experts in Scotch whisky production — someone who knows these hills like the back of his hand.🙏 This film was previously available to our Patreon supporters — thank you. Now public for everyone.❤️ Support future films + get early access here: patreon.com/theliquidantiquarian💬 Questions: If you have any questions or requests for future episodes post them in the comments. We'll reply!#ScotchWhisky #WhiskyHistory #CabrachChapters00:00 - Introduction00:42 - Smugglers Well05:35 - Up to the lookout09:25 - Over to second Bothy12:34 - Blackmiddens Farm
What a 1960s Beer, Wine and Whisky Newsletter Reveals About Women in the Workplace The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-01-21 | Step back into the late 1960s with Arthur as he uncovers a company newsletter from a major distiller, blender, and retailer.Inside its pages lies a candid — and sometimes jaw-dropping — look at how women were treated in UK workplaces of the era. From job restrictions to constant comments on appearance, age, and marital status, the culture is even stranger (and more revealing) than Arthur expected.Join us for a fascinating peek into workplace sexism and social attitudes from just a few decades ago — a reminder of how far we’ve come (and how close that past still is).0:00 - Intro0:45 - What was The Grapevine and who were IDV?4:26 - Context, voice, scope and scale of the magazine8:25 - Smirnoff adverts10:30 - Roles occupied by women17:59 - Women used as decoration and smiles20:27 - Internal beauty competitions29:55 - Chatting up the telephonists33:42 - Charitable lock in35:04 - Conclusions
What Did They Drink On Nuclear Submarines? The Liquid Antiquarian 2026-01-04 | What did they drink on nuclear submarines, and how was alcohol managed on patrol?In this interview, John Miers, a former Royal Navy submarine commanding officer, looks back on life beneath the waves during the Cold War, including the rules, routines, and realities of long deterrent patrols that could last up to three months.Arthur Motley originally set out to answer one question about drink. But as John’s stories unfold, the conversation widens into the lived experience of submariner life: pressure, camaraderie, humour, and the details you won’t find in official histories.The Liquid Antiquarian explores history through first-hand voices and unexpected subjects—subscribe for more interviews.0:00 Credits0:21 Thanks to Patreon supporters0:40 John's career5:35 Deterrence and the Machine13:33 Crimson Tide vs The Hunt For Red October15:50 Running aground18:51 Life on board and sleeping22:00 Alcohol on board42:03 Coming ashore48:49 The smell of a submarine55:14 Food on board58:03 The 1950s and 1960s#RoyalNavy #NuclearSubmarine #Submarines #Submariner #ColdWar #ColdWarHistory #NavalHistory #MilitaryHistory #OralHistory #VeteranStories #MaritimeHistory #HistoryInterview #Underwater #TheLiquidAntiquarian
Navy Rum: Perceptions and Misconceptions with Dr Geoffrey Ward The Liquid Antiquarian 2025-11-26 | There are many 'facts' about rum that you often hear relating to the British Navy repeated so often that is it easy to assume they are true. With the help of Dr Geoffrey Ward we'll take a closer look at proof, gunpowder and the British Navy.Geoff is an historian based at the University of the West Indies, whose research has been focussed on the political, social, and economic interactions between the Barbadian populace and British naval personnel during the American Revolution. He is also a R.L. Seale / UWI post-doctoral fellow, researching Barbados' rum exports between 1775 and 1820.0:00 Intro3:16 Credits3:42 Who is Dr Geoff?8:52 Presentation begins11:30 When did rum become the official drink of the Navy?20:36 Pepys and official introduction of rum to Navy23:50 Concept of proof28:50 Variation of drinks depending on where they were32:50 Contractors supplying booze36:54 Alcohol related problems in the Navy41:02 Enema cartoon45:06 Bumbo46:52 Admiral Rodney and the importance of fisheries49:38 Admiral Rodney and the Great Madeira Purchase52:10 'Prizes' in Royal Navy59:37 Gunpowder proof and misconceptions1:16:56 Q & A1:35:35 Thanks to Patreon and what's coming next
Did We Drink The Dead? Cannabilism in Alcohol The Liquid Antiquarian 2025-10-31 | Dave and Arthur dig into a past that includes the use of human remains in the preparation of alcohol for medicinal and recreational purposes. At first these recipes and uses will appear gory and grim, but after a close look at the context, approach and reasoning of the makers then it becomes strangely logical*. Warning: this episode will contain images of some very old illustrations and recipes that are from an era with a worldview that may be nauseating to the modern YouTuber.*To be clear, we are not advocating anthropophagy.
Whos Got The Funk: Dunder, Backset, Sourmash and Muck The Liquid Antiquarian 2025-08-21 | Join us for a tale where filth means flavour. Jamaican rum is renowned for its ‘funk’; ultra-ripe tropical fruit flavours with deliberate elements of decay. Dave will take us on a global tour across many centuries that shows that the secret weapon in their toolbox - ‘dunder’ and ‘muck’ - are grandchildren of processes that existed in numerous past spirits. This is not just about the wonderful rums of the Caribbean, it is a story about acid and bacteria and their deliberate creation and control. It starts in medieval Britain, and criss-crosses Holland, Scotland, America and Germany, before bubbling away quietly in dark corners of Trelawny Parish.Follow us on Patreon for all updates. Please support us financially if you find value in our work and feel able. Link below.0:00 Intro2:10 Raising a glass to Patrons and an animation.4:32 Credits5:00 Summary10:41 Ancient world, brewing and baking18:15 The Caribbean in the 1600s, native drinks and the beginning of distillation31:22 Use of dead yeast in Europe37:46 Distiller and Planters manuals in the Caribbean from 1700s onwards46:40 America and sour mashing1:06:40 Scotland1:16:00 Back to Jamaica and insistence of the funky identity
The Liquid Antiquarian x Aqvavitae vPub Takeover The Liquid Antiquarian 2025-07-31 | With Roy on holiday, he kindly offered Dave and Arthur the chance to take the late night Thursday slot and entertain his community with dustier side of whisky culture. The vPub will step back in time with a look at 'Distillery Disasters' and 'Pubs of Yore', with contributions from two guests are leading figures in the world of whisky. Frank Murphy is landlord of the world famous Pot Still pub in Glasgow, which is a place of pilgrimage for Scotch whisky fans: thepotstill.co.ukDr Alan Winchester remains a consultant to the whisky industry, and was Master Distiller at The Glenlivet for many years after decades of experience at too many distilleries to mention.In vPub tradition, we ended with a quiz, but one that leans towards sepia-toned antiquarianism and the past (don't be scared).With thanks to Roy youtube.com/@Aqvavitae who is still on holiday for a few more weeks.Here is the upcoming schedule for the other vPub pop ups.August 7th - First Phil Whisky, youtube.com/@UChaZDVGw4aN6Ur006Zo_prA August 14th - The Whiskey Novice, youtube.com/@UClNGxPGBjKniWRCwDq3T9iQ August 21st - TBAAugust 28th - vPub returns!0:00 - Intro1:13 - What we are drinking and our Toast to Patrons.3:23 - Hello to Aqvavitae community6:09 - Roll the very special TLA vs Aqvavitae credits!6:44 - Welcoming our guests, Dr Alan Winchester and Frank Murphy7:46 - Pubs1:19:00 - Distillery Disasters1:28:10 - Insurance Document from 1921 (Robert Yunnie)2:01:14 - The Quiz!2:18:38 - Next episode and credits with tribute
Scotch Whisky Origins Part 2: Distillation & The Dutch Connection The Liquid Antiquarian 2025-06-20 | What if the origins of Scotch whisky weren’t purely Scottish?In this concluding episode of Liquid Antiquarian, Dave and Arthur explore a pivotal period in the development of Scotch whisky when distilling skill improved dramatically, and the foundations of a commercial malt whisky industry began to take shape.Drawing on original research and newly connected sources, this episode makes a compelling case for a significant, and often overlooked, Dutch influence on early Scotch whisky production.▶️ Part 1 (Maturation Reconsidered): youtube.com/live/EKGnDHFN7ykKey discoveries include:How distillation techniques in Scotland were refinedWhy Dutch scientific and distilling traditions matteredThe influence of Hermann Boerhaave on whisky productionThe role of Henricus van Wyngarden in early commercialisationEvidence from newspapers, trade records, and the ImproversHow these developments shaped Scotland’s most important exportAlthough earlier writers have hinted at continental influence, this research draws a direct line between Dutch distilling knowledge and the emergence of Scotch whisky as a structured industry.⏱️ Chapters:0:00 - Intro4:27 - What do we mean by 'Birth?'10:00 - Key References14:13 - Dr Boerhaave20:32 - Why the Dutch influence on Scotch Whisky makes sense32:43 - Y-Worth, another Dutch distiller40:18 - Tracing influence of Boerhaave's process in Scottish newspapers and The Improvers53:22 - Sir John Cockburn of Ormiston57:20 - 1743 Improvers Transactions and Henricus Van Wyngarden1:06:50 - Mr Groat's Distilling Q & A1:18:31 - Conclusions: Dutch influence and the missing linkAs ever, thanks to our Patreon supporters—your support makes this level of research possible.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into whisky history and culture👍 Like & share if you enjoy research-driven whisky content#scotchwhisky #WhiskyHistory #Distillation #DutchHistory #WhiskyResearch
Scotch Whisky Origins Part 1: Maturation Reconsidered The Liquid Antiquarian 2025-06-06 | The origins of Scotch whisky are far more complex and surprising than most histories suggest.In this episode of Liquid Antiquarian, we explore new and often overlooked sources that reshape our understanding of early Scotch whisky production, including the development of distillation and maturation techniques (Part 2 on distillation is here: youtube.com/live/y5jGgfelgkA?si=-Zzx9puc5E-xtxOD).Rather than repeating familiar myths, this discussion digs into new documentary evidence, historical context, and recent research to trace how Scotch whisky truly emerged.Topics covered include:Why the most common source is nearly a century too lateHow maturation was much more deliberate than first thought. When (and why) maturation became importantWhat new archival sources revealThe key role of the Irish.⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Introduction and thanks to Patreons5:16 What do we mean by Birth Of Scotch Whisky?12:34 Elizabeth Of Rothiemurcus (the most common reference)19:52 Lagavulin 1874 Cask20:40 Post 1823 Cheltenham and Liverpool retailers31:01 Pre 1823 retailers (plain aqua vs malt vs grain)54:19 Irish retailers in 18th Century1:01:40 The Key Source: Dr E.B, 17501:18:50 Conclusions and viewer comments🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into whisky history and culture👍 Like & share if you enjoy research-driven whisky content#WhiskyHistory #ScotchWhisky #Distillation #WhiskyResearch #LiquidAntiquarian
A Stout-Hearted Rum Story The Liquid Antiquarian 2023-04-27 | An 1807 reference to Jamaican rum matured in stout casks triggered Dave to go on a fascinating journey of research into the links between porter, stout, rum, and the drinking culture of the Caribbean.0:00 Title Music0:25 Introduction To Source Material2:45 The Thompson Brothers bottling4:18 Tasting the rum7: 05 More on the 'Innkeepers Guide...' and adulteration11:53 A few thoughts on our attitude to beer13:47 Dave's research into the history of porter19:09 Good and bad pints of Guinness20:45 Tasting Harvey's Porter21.53 The 19th Century30:21 Exports of porter34:24 Guinness Foreign Extra Stout39:00 Casks and wood type45:03 Beer in the Caribbean52:49 Draught porter and wet sugar1:02:29 Dragon Stout1:05:16 Music and beer culture1:07:18 ConclusionHarvey's Brewery is great: harveys.org.ukMartyn Cornell's blog on beer is superb: zythophile.co.ukRum available here: royalmilewhiskies.com/jmwp-2011-12-year-old-thompson-bros-imperial-stout-cask-finish-54-7-70cl
The Book: The Distillers View The Liquid Antiquarian 2022-09-08 | Two legendary Scotch Whisky distillers discuss their reflections on James Eadie Ltd's historic publication 'The Distilleries Of Great Britain And Ireland'.
The Book: The Historians View The Liquid Antiquarian 2022-09-06 | Dave Broom and Arthur Motley are joined by Professor Niall Mackenzie and Dr Nicholas Morgan to discuss the historical context of 'The Distilleries of Great Britain and Ireland' by James Eadie Ltd
The Making Of The Book: With Leon Kuebler and Tom Bruce-Gardyne The Liquid Antiquarian 2022-08-31 | To celebrate the landmark publication of 'The Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland: A Journey Through The Heartlands Of Whisky, 1922-1929' Dave and Arthur speak to Leon Kuebler of James Eadie Ltd. Tom Bruce-Gardyne will also join us, as he was one of the first to be trusted with the biggest secret in whisky history and wrote the introduction to this extraordinary publication.
Up Yer Kilt! How Scott-Land Became Scotch-Land The Liquid Antiquarian 2021-04-16 | The image of the Highlander, tartan, empty landscapes and distant bagpipes was so much a part of Scotch whisky's image, it is hard to see how and why it came to be. Dave has investigated.
Lynx-Eyed Distillers And Mashbill Bombshell: A Discussion The Liquid Antiquarian 2021-04-07 | Arthur and Dave are joined by Alan Winchester, Fionnán O’Connor, and Iain Russell to discuss the findings from the recent episode. What exactly what was being made at distilleries immediately after 1823? Did the Irish distillers have a case when they made accusations of fraud?
The Lynx-Eyed Whisky Distillers Of The 1820s The Liquid Antiquarian 2021-03-26 | New evidence that the birth of single malt distilleries in the 1820s was actually very different to how we, and most whisky writers, had thought. Mashbill bombshells, angry Irishmen and accusations of fraud. Arthur's presentation might be a springboard for major revisions in our understanding of how single malt whisky began.
Improvements, Clearances And Whisky The Liquid Antiquarian 2021-02-26 | 'The Clearances' of the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland are seen as one of the most significant events in Scottish history. The period overlaps with the birth of the Scotch whisky industry, yet the link between the two is rarely made. Cue Dave.
When Did We Stop Giving Alcohol To Our Children? The Liquid Antiquarian 2021-02-25 | In the past, it was quite common to give alcohol to children. Why? Why did it stop?
Weird Stills: The Pipes Of Progress The Liquid Antiquarian 2021-01-29 | Dave Broom talks through the development of the stills used for making whisky, rum and other spirits. From the simple pot still to the famous invention by Aeneas Coffey, you probably didn't realise there was a lot more in between. Expect illustrations with unfathomable pipework! Sponsored drinks from the brilliant Thompson Brothers of Dornoch Distillery.
The Wedderburns: Jamaica, Rum, Slavery, and Scotland The Liquid Antiquarian 2020-10-31 | Scotland’s connections with Jamaican rum run much deeper than blending, bottling and drinking.In this episode of The Liquid Antiquarian, Dave Broom explores the story of the Wedderburn family and the deep, complex links between Scotland, Jamaica, rum and slavery.The Wedderburns were among the many Scots whose fortunes became entwined with Jamaica’s plantation economy. Their story offers a route into the wider relationship between Scottish wealth, Caribbean sugar and rum, and the enslaved people on whose labour that economy depended.It is a history which takes rum well beyond the bottle, into questions of commerce, empire, family and the movement of wealth between Jamaica and Scotland.The Liquid Antiquarian is Dave Broom and Arthur Motley exploring the cultural, economic and social history of alcohol through original research, primary sources and the occasional historical rabbit hole.Subscribe for more investigations into whisky, rum and the strange history of drink.#RumHistory #Jamaica #ScottishHistory #SlaveryAndEmpire
Champagne Stoicism: How Champagne Survived the First World War The Liquid Antiquarian 2020-10-29 | Arthur opens up part of his collection of early twentieth-century Champagne postcards, using them to explore the people, places and production methods behind one of the world’s most famous wines.The images capture a Champagne industry on the cusp of enormous change, from vineyard work and cellar life to bottling, transport and the wider culture surrounding the region.They also provide a striking window onto the impact of the First World War, when Champagne became both a major battlefield and a landscape of extraordinary disruption.This episode is a more visual kind of Liquid Antiquarian story, using postcards and contemporary photography to explore how an industry looked, worked and survived during a period of profound upheaval.The Liquid Antiquarian is Dave Broom and Arthur Motley exploring the cultural, economic and social history of alcohol through original research, primary sources and historical objects.#Champagne #WineHistory #FirstWorldWar
Scotch Whisky: The Excise Act of 1823 The Liquid Antiquarian 2020-10-27 | Dave and Arthur explore the Excise Act, which everyone says is really rather important in this history of Scotch Whisky. They argue it is more important than that.
The Liquid Antiquarian: An Introduction The Liquid Antiquarian 2020-10-24 | Dave and Arthur explain their plans for The Liquid Antiquarian and highlight a few small curiosities from their collection.
Liquid Antiquarian Title Sequence The Liquid Antiquarian 2020-10-21 | The beautiful title animation to The Liquid Antiquarian. Dave and Arthur are greatly indebted to Ian Brown for the animation and Barnaby Taylor for the original music.
