Raw Spirit: In Search of the Perfect Dram - Hardcover

Banks, Iain

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844131955 ISBN 13: 9781844131952

Publisher: Century, 2003

Synopsis

As a native of Scotland, bestselling author Iain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland in a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt. Visiting some of the world's most famous distilleries and also some of its smallest and most obscure ones, Banks embarks on a journey of discovery which educates him about the places, people and products surrounding the centuries-old tradition of whisky production. Using various modes of transport - ferries to the islands, cars across the highlands, even bicycles between bus-stops - Banks' tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account of an exploration in which the arrival is by no means the most important part of the journey. (2003-03-03)

About this title

Review:

"It’s a very readable and hugely informative book, and Bank’s gentle humour permeates the pages." -- Time Out

"It’s an engaging piece of work, part love letter, part memoir..." -- Esquire

"Scotland’s most favorite export is decanted into full-bodied, humorous prose." -- Independent on Sunday

"...fiery, variegated, and full of delicious moments" -- Literary Review

'...the detail is fascinating...very readable...' -- Lea Valley Star, 22 October 2003

From the Publisher:

A personal journey through the highlands and islands exploring the history, personalities and mystery of the water of life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Century
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1844131955
• ISBN 13: 9781844131952
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384