Alfred Barnard

“ Again, I wish to stimulate an interest in the art of distilling among those who trade in whisky, and to aid in demonstrating, what I am convinced is correct, that good whisky, as a beverage, is the most wholesome spirit in the world. ”

“ In alluding to those persons who have rendered me assistance, I must not omit to mention a dear friend, who will not let me "present him", for his able articles on "Distillation", whose talent has left nothing for me to say on the subject, and to whom I feel deeply indebted. ”

“ It is well known that most of the Scotch and Irish Distilleries, in addition to the interest they awaken as important sources of commercial interest, are invested with no ordinary attractions, by their picturesque surroundings and the magnificent country in which they are planted. ”