ISBN Raw Spirit book English Hardcover 384 pages

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 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.
'The book I return to most often . . . It's is like slipping into a warm bath.'
James Graham,THE TIMES
(playwright and creator of ITV'sQuiz)
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Filled withinsightful and witty observations . . .
this is
a rip-roaringand informative delve into the unique history and enduring appeal of this iconic spirit.'VISIT SCOTLAND, 9 'must read' books