Whisky Illustrated

'A brilliant book.' - Val McDermid Whisky is Scotland's national drink and has been for over five hundred years, since then becoming a global phenomenon. It is a drink that is a profound and important part of Scottish life and culture and possibly the country's finest export. Food critic Rachel McCormack takes to the road across highlands, lowlands and islands to discover what makes the perfect whisky. Interspersing an engaging mix of anecdotes, history and information on each major, and minor, distillery, the unique brand each produces, and of course the people who create them, this book will appeal to everyone from the whisky connoisseur, to the novice whisky learner looking for some guidance on what to choose to drink that suits their palette. Rachel travels the length and breadth of her beloved Scotland, discovering a myriad of unique and interesting people and facts about this remarkable drink, with interviews with the key people who create it around the country, as she visits the famous distilleries of her country, as well as the more home-grown variety. All supported with glorious photography capturing not only the beauty of Scotland, but also the many distilleries and their communities who create this wonderful drink that is exported around the globe - from Arisaig, to Lagavulin; Glenfiddich to Glenlivet. This is the perfect companion to understanding and appreciating whisky. Enjoy.