Campbeltown: the forgotten whisky of the Kintyre peninsula

The Springbank Distillery, one of the few that still produces whisky using completely traditional methods from malting to distillation, remains an institution for Scottish whisky enthusiasts.

Just minutes away, Machrihanish Beach, exposed to the Atlantic Ocean, remains popular among Scottish surfers for its consistent waves.

Along the coast, you observe Northern Ireland visible on the horizon on clear days thanks to the peninsula's geographic proximity.

By evening, Campbeltown's few pubs come alive with whisky tastings accompanied by stories of the city's golden age.

Campbeltown counted over thirty active distilleries in the late nineteenth century, earning itself the unofficial title of the world's whisky capital before nearly total decline during American Prohibition and the Great Depression.

The Campbeltown whisky style, unique among the five officially recognized Scottish regions, maintains an oily and slightly briny character due to its proximity to the sea – a flavor appreciated by connoisseurs worldwide.