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Spirit of Place

Author : Charles MacLean

Publisher : Frances Lincoln

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 30,73 MB

Release : 2017-06-01

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 178101230X

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A wide-ranging and evocative portrait of Scotland's distilleries, with text by renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean and photographs by Lara Platman and Alan MacDonald. Treating Scotland as eight distinct regions, this fascinating book describes the 'cultural terroir' of the country's fifty greatest distilleries; the ingredients, practices and traditions that result in such an exquisite range of whiskies. Specially commissioned photographs capture the texture of the surrounding landscapes and communities through the changing seasons, as well as portraits of those craftsmen who work there, and the fabric of the buildings themselves. Spirit of Place is a unique addition to the literature on Scotch whisky, from the world's greatest expert on the subject. The perfect gift for anyone planning a tour of Scotland's distilleries, a souvenir for anyone who has visited them, and simply the perfect companion to a dram at home.



Single Malt

Author : Clay Risen

Publisher : Quercus

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,51 MB

Release : 2018-10-16

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 9781681441078

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A follow-up to his bestselling American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye: A Guide to the Nation's Favorite Spirit, Clay Risen's Single Malt is an introduction to the long history, fascinating science, and incredible diversity of malted whisky, as well as a practical drinker's guide to buying and enjoying hundreds of the greatest examples of the distiller's tradition. With maps of essential whisky regions of Scotland, profiles of each of the makers, and photographs of the bottles and tasting notes for each of the most widely available expressions--compiled from tasting sessions conducted by a panel of leading whisky experts--readers will discover a rich vein of knowledge about one of the world's most storied beverages. Selected from more than one hundred active distilleries in Scotland, the 330 expressions featured in this book provide a curated yet comprehensive primer of the single-malt whiskies any growing aficionado should be familiar with. Additional features include a directory of distilleries, Risen's top whisky picks in various categories, and a full index of the expressions featured in the book.



Whisky and Scotland

Author : Neil M. Gunn

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,83 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 9780285634336

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This witty, erudite and often lyrical toast to uisgebeatha, the Celts' 'water of life', takes us back into the mists of time when some happy man chanced upon the technique of producing a distillation from barley that rivalled the mead of the gods. But it is also a lament for the days when every self-respecting Highlander had his own pot still as of right.Good malt whisky, brewed and distilled in the time-honoured way, excites the same appreciation as fine wine, and there could be no more discerning guide than Neil M. Gunn, a native of Caithness and one of Scotland's leading twentieth-century novelists.Whisky and Scotland describes in loving detail the traditional techniques, still used today, whereby barley grains become an amber spirit unequalled in the world. For a purist, Scotland's own barley gives the finest results, 'communicating a soft maturing excellence', and no water can compare with that which has flowed off the peat, imparting a subtle flavour that survives years in the cask. True connoisseurs can identify the products of individual distilleries, for each derives its own distinctive character from the surrounding soil and water.A classic since its original publication, Whisky and Scotland reads as freshly and relevantly as it did then. Good single whiskies can still be found by the searcher, and the fire of Scottish national pride burns as brightly as ever. This new edition, with decorative drawings by Fred Van Deelen based on archive photographs, will enlighten and entertain all who share the author's delight in a brew that recalls 'the world of hills and glens, of raging elements, of shelter, of divine ease.'



Whisky on the Rocks

Author : Stephen Cribb

Publisher :

Page : 72 pages

File Size : 21,75 MB

Release : 1998-01-01

Category : Distilleries

ISBN : 9780852722909

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This book describes the geology of Scotland and Northern Ireland in relation to the important malt whisky producing districts



Scotch

Author : Margarett Waterbury

Publisher : Sterling Epicure

Page : 336 pages

File Size : 21,6 MB

Release : 2020-10-06

Category :

ISBN : 9781454934059

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The incredible array of Scotch available in a bar or liquor store can be overwhelming--but this comprehensive book is your crash course in Scotch whisky history, production, and appreciation. It covers the land, distilleries, and the different styles, with profiles of more than 200 easily findable bottles including everything from popular blends to coveted single malts. Plus, there's information on touring distilleries. Whether you're a whisky newbie, a die-hard fan, or simply curious, Scotch will be your go-to resource for finding a great dram. The whiskies profiled include: Aberfeldy * anCnoc * Balvenie * Big Peat * Chivas Regal * Dewar's * Douglas Laing * Edradour * GlenAllachie * Glenfiddich * Isle of Arran * J&B * Johnnie Walker * Kilkerran * Lagavulin * Old Pulteney * Royal Lochnagar * Timorous Beastie * Usquaebach * Wemyss Malts



The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom

Author : Alfred Barnard

Publisher : Aaron Barker Publishing

Page : 1297 pages

File Size : 23,7 MB

Release : 2013-07-14

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 0615850286

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In 1885, Alfred Barnard was charged with the task of visiting and reporting on every active Whisky distillery throughout Scotland, Ireland and England. It took him two exhaustive years. In this book you will see the distilleries through his eyes. His detailed descriptions of every step in the distilling process is work that remains unparalleled to this day. But that's only part of the story. As he and his companions traveled the countryside, he fell in love with Scotland and all its grandeur as well as the lush landscapes of Ireland. As you read through this book - presented as an ebook for the very first time - you'll fall in love, as well. Part technical document and part travelogue, you're almost getting two books in one intertwined volume. Granted, this text lacks the visual beauty and splendor of the fine print editions, but the words stand up on their own and will transport you to a Victorian adventure that was, is and always will be one of a kind. This edition does not contain the additional writings of Alfred Barnard that are found in recent print editions, just the text of his original book. There are two additional chapters from his writings giving added detail for Glenglassaugh and Glenfarclas.



The Language of Whisky

Author : David McNicoll

Publisher :

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 43,32 MB

Release : 2020-02-09

Category :

ISBN : 9781733568210

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Book Description

This is a book that examines the story of Scotch through the lens of Scottish geography, history, and language.



A Sense of Place

Author : Dave Broom

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 23,95 MB

Release : 2022-09-29

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 1784728594

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In this beautifully crafted narrative, award-winning writer Dave Broom examines Scotch whisky from the point of view of its terroir - the land, weather, history, craft and culture that feed and enhance the whisky itself. Travelling around his native Scotland and visiting distilleries from Islay and Harris to Orkney and Speyside, Dave explores the whiskies made there and the elements in their distilling, and locality, which make them what they are. Along the way he tells the story of whisky's history and considers what whisky is now, and where it is going. With stunning specially commissioned photography by Christina Kernohan, A Sense of Place will enhance and deepen every whisky drinker's understanding of just what is in their glass.



Whisky Galore

Author : Sir Compton Mackenzie

Publisher :

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 32,5 MB

Release : 1967

Category : Hebrides (Scotland)

ISBN :

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In this uproariously funny story, the setting is the enchanting Hebridean islands of Great Todday and Little Todday, in which the inhabitants are more concerned with the replenishment of their supplies of whisky than with the defence of the Islands against the enemy. All our old friends - Sergeant-Major Odd and his charming Peggy (whom he successfully carries off), Captain Waggett, Father Macalister, the Macroons and the MacRuries - are here again, and their activities in connection with the wreck of the S.S. Cabinet Minister, loaded to the gunwales with whisky for America, give full scope to Compton Mackenzie's hilarious wit.



Scotland

Author : Conrad Riker

Publisher : Conrad Riker

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 23,92 MB

Release : 101-01-01

Category : Humor

ISBN :

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Are you tired of history books that are filled with fluff and censored narratives? Do you yearn for a history book that presents the raw and unfiltered truth about the Scottish nation? Look no further. "Scotland: A Raw and Unfiltered History" is the ultimate guide to Scottish history, devoid of any sugarcoating or bias. This book addresses your pain points by delivering a history that is: 1. Uncensored: Explore the real stories behind the formation of the Scottish nation, from the Picts and Gaels to the establishment of the Kingdom of Alba. 2. Unapologetic: Dive into the 6th century when Christianity spread throughout Scotland, and learn about the Iona Abbey’s true impact. 3. Reasonable: Understand the Viking invasions' real impact on Scotland, including the formation of the Norse-Gaelic Norðrá Hanstholm Viking Kingdom. 4. Logical: Examine the political and military struggles between Scotland and England, with a focus on William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. 5. Balanced: Discuss the Scottish Reformation, its causes, effects, and the establishment of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. 6. Masculine: Explore the Covenanters, a religious and political group that played a significant role in the Scottish Civil War. 7. Scientific: Examine the Jacobite Rebellions, a series of uprisings aimed at restoring the Stuart monarchy to the British throne. 8. Intelligent: Analyze the Clearances and their impact on the transformation of the Scottish rural economy during the 18th and 19th centuries. If you want to understand the real history of Scotland without any censorship or fluff, then buy "Scotland: A Raw and Unfiltered History" today. This book will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you seek about Scotland's rich and complex history.