Raw Spirit: In Search of the Perfect Dram - Couverture souple

Banks, Iain

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0099460270 ISBN 13 : 9780099460275

Editeur : Arrow Books Ltd, 2004

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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A fascinating journey through Scotland's famous distilleries with legendary author Iain Banks

No true Scotsman can resist the allure of the nation's whisky distilleries. In an absorbing voyage as interesting to non-drinkers as to true whisky connoisseurs, sci-fi and literary author Iain Banks explores the rich heritage of Scottish whisky, from the largest and most famous distilleries to the smallest, most obscure operations.

Whisky is more than a drink: it's a culture, a binder that joins together people, places and products far across Scotland's rugged terrain. Switching from cars to ferries to bicycles, Banks crisscrosses his homeland, weaving an engrossing narrative from the strange people, fascinating traditions, and downright bizarre places he encounters on his journey down Scotland's great golden road.

Revue de presse :

"It does what every good book should manage to do, and what a hundred other books on whisky (and a thousand other books on Scotland) have signally failed to do: makes you want to go for a drink with the author." (Observer)

"Studded with bracing shots of pure insight and eloquence. And he's sound on the scotch as well." (Independent)

"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)

"A very beguiling fusion of memoir, history and current affairs." (Glasgow Herald)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Arrow Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0099460270
• ISBN 13: 9780099460275
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384