Peat, Smoke and Spirit by Andrew Jefford
Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shores, to the beautiful wildlife, landscape and topography of the island revealed through intimate descriptions of the austerely beautiful and remote countryside. Interleaved through these different narrative strands comes the story of the whiskies themselves, traced from a distant past of bothies and illegal stills to present-day legality and prosperity. The flavour of each spirit is analysed and the differences between them teased out, as are the stories of the notable men and women who have played such a integral part in their creation. The perfect adjunct to a glass of whisky on a dark, fire-lit evening, PEAT SMOKE 001 0747227357
If ever there was a book to read on a cold - possibly moonlit - night with a stiff dram beside you, then this is itIrresistible - Scotland on Sunday
Andrew Jefford is a regular broadcaster on the BBC, the former drink correspondent of the Evening Standard and the author of many acclaimed books. He has won six Glenfiddich Awards and various other honours for his writing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747227359 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747227357 |
| Title | Peat, Smoke and Spirit |
| Author | Andrew Jefford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2004-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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