This is no ordinary book. It is a veritable treasure chest of ephemera passed down from the last cooper of the BC Distillery in New Westminster, British Columbia, Harold Mackay. Combined with as much related material that could be mustered during a global pandemic, this book is an archive of local history. It is a case study of digitization and documentation that delves into an often neglected and vulnerable industrial history from a blue collar perspective. This is certainly no blue blooded biography of a billionaire whisky baron. It’s the story of the rise and fall of a local industry held with high hopes for the community amidst an ever evolving landscape.

As this book weighs in at a massive 356 pages it does not come cheaply. However, the ebook remains very affordable, and it will provide you with access to this rare archive of history at your fingertips. A shorter 100 page version of this book is available under the title "The BC Distillery". Originally printed in August 2021, this is a slightly revised edition.