Alfred Barnard’s comprehensive 1887 book The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom provides detailed coverage of 162 British distilleries, save Avoniel in East Belfast (founded 1882 by William Higgin, closed 1929) who declined his request.  Barnard gives current enthusiasts an overview of past practices, however the man himself remains a mystery as he is missing from 1901 census!

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