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The Life of Gilbert William Peterkin Former Exciseman Glen Mhor

  Now is the right moment to delve deeper into the life of Gilbert W. Peterkin. This article will appear on both the research websites of both Glen Albyn and Glen Mhor due to his significance to each distillery.  The above image shows two Excisemen from 1900, their identities unknown and faded into history. However, they provide a sense of the gentlemen who served in this capacity. My appreciation goes to the Diageo Archives for this image, which I have enhanced using A.I. to kick off our thorough examination of one particular exciseman. Our understanding of Gilbert William Peterkin has largely come from the surviving excise books of Glen Albyn and Glen Mhor . These records have provided us with insights into his character; showcasing his meticulous nature and his readiness to voice concerns when things did not meet his standards. He embodies the essence of the traditional excisemen, a profession that has evolved, as evidenced by the changes noted in these 1920s records and a...

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