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New introduction by Ian Rankin _________________________________________ ‘One of the most playful and entertaining writers of our generation’ Val McDermid, Guardian 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 most famous distilleries to the most obscure operations. Whisky is m

Это книга не совсем обычная. По меткому замечанию обозревателя «Independent on Sunday», это «микс путевых заметок, очерка нравов и алкогольного гида». Впрочем, никто лучше Бэнкса о его книге не скажет: «Эта книга посвящена односолодовому виски, искусству его изготовления и радостям употребления. Но повествует она не только о виски, потому что человек — общественное существо и пьет обычно вместе с родными, друзьями или знакомыми. А если даже в одиночку, то в компании с воспоминаниями и призраками прошлого. Эта книга — еще и о любимой мною земле и стране, Шотландии, ее людях, ее больших и малых городах, поселках и деревушках, об окружающей…

A tour of Scottish distilleries explores the history, personality and mystery of the water of life. As a native of Scotland, bestselling author Ian 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 world-famous distilleries and also the small and obscure ones, Iain 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 -- island ferries, cars across the highlands and even bicycles -- Banks’ tour of Scotland…

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 most famous distilleries to the most obscure operations. Whisky is more than a drink: it's a culture that binds together people, places and products far across Scotland's rugged terrain. Switching from cars to ferries to bicycles, Banks criss-crosses his homeland, weaving an engrossing narrative full of fascinating traditions, peculiar people, and the downright bizarre places he encounters on his journey down Scotland's great golden road.