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Whiskies Galore
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Whiskies Galore—A Tour of Scotland's Island Distilleries
An island-hopping whisky tour with one of the drink's finest writers
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About the Ebook
Island whiskies have long held a fascination and a powerful emotional draw on whisky drinkers the world over. Their special combination of heritage, mystique, and remote location captures the imagination; their highly distinctive flavours are often imitated but seldom bettered. There have been few books on island whisky and none written in recent years.
But Whiskies Galore is not your average whisky book. It is not simply a catalogue of distilleries, but a story of discovery and adventure. Join Ian Buxton on a personal journey across Scotland's islands, where he learns to fish with high explosives, ends up hurling his dinner into the sea, and comes face to face with a basking shark. Combining an expert's knowledge of whisky with a travel writer's fondness for anecdote, and with a keen description of place, he provides a special treat for all who love the islands' magical drams.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Tour Scotland's island distilleries with an expert and entertaining guide
- Discover tasting notes, history, and travel insight in equal measure
- Explore the unique character of island whisky production
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Something special about this fascinating book — this is the real thing, a single malt of a book, a lovely and loving read' Alexander McCall Smith
'You will learn far more in this offbeat odyssey than in a hundred more straightforward whisky books' The Guardian, Best Drinks Books
'This is unlike any other whisky book yet published, and better than most!' Charles MacLean, whisky writer
'Amusing, intelligent and challenging — Buxton loves whisky, the history, and the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish islands' Drinking Culture
'A fascinating new book' The Spectator
'You can almost smell the peat, hear the clink of glasses and see the wind on the heather' LoveReading
About the Author
Ian Buxton has been working in and around the drinks industry for close to 30 years, but has been drinking professionally for a good deal longer. He writes in a variety of trade and consumer titles here and abroad.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 14 September 2017
Print Length: 256 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857903518
Format: Ebook
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