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The Daily Mail, June, 3, 2005
'...not simply an appreciation of whisky, but a voyage into the history of and geography of a tiny Scottish island'

Synopsis
Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shores, to intimate descriptions of the beautiful wildlife, landscape and topography of the island. Interwoven through these different narrative strands comes the story of the whiskies themselves, traced from a distant past of bothies and illegal stills to present-day legality and prosperity. The flavour of each spirit is analysed and the differences between them teased out, as are the stories of the notable men and women who have played such a integral part in their creation. PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT is the last word on Islay and its whiskies.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: Get me to Islay...now!, 25 Jul 2005 By  Frankie (Glasgow United Kingdom) - See all my reviews What an absolute joy to read! From the opening chapter, as the author takes us flying from Glasgow to Islay, you feel that you are going to be in inspiring and enthusiastic company. Surely this is what travel writing should be all about? At all levels the book is satisfying, whether or not you are a whisky fan or a Hebridean island traveller. Being both, I was predisposed to enjoy the book, though was surprised at just how much I did. Andrew has an engaging and obvious enthusiasm for this unique island, which comes across on nearly every page. Each of Islay's seven current distilleries are dedicated a chapter each, but the book is much more than whisky. History, nature, peat, shipwrecks and even the weather are discussed and enthused over, with such relish that I even found myself (absurdly) becoming nostalgic for those notorious wet, grey Scottish seasons. His research has been excellent. As well as fascinating and informative, it is often amusing and quite touching. The book would surely inspire even an ardent teetotaller to have at least a taste at the various Islay malts; and inspire any rain- soaked visitors to give this beautiful Scottish island another chance.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   5 of 6 people found the following review helpful: Travel to Scotland without leaving your chair!, 27 Nov 2005 By  "fraserfernee" - See all my reviews As a single malt enthusiast and someone who spent every school holiday in Scotland as a child, I was pleasantly surprised to find a whisky book that wasn't just a list ot tasting notes but gave some insight into the history and environments of the distilleries, and goes some way to show how each whisky can have such individual characteristics though all be made from malted barley. This book (accompanied by a dram or three of the whiskies described therein!) somehow manages to transport the reader to Islay and its distilleries from the comfort of your cosy armchair, perfect for a reading buy the fire on a winters day.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   Invaluable when travelling to Islay, 11 April 2008 By  B. R. A. Gulien (Amsterdam) - See all my reviews I bought the book, because I plan to go to the island in a few months. Of course you try to educate yourself about the place you go to. I've seldom come across a book that touches all sides of the "Queen" of the Hebrides : History, weather, people, landscape and above all the whiskies. Very knowledgeable about the distilleries (how did he get those inside stories)? I think I'm better prepared now to travel to Islay. A truly wonderful book.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 4 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Fantastic Insight Into The World Of Whisky This book is a real mine of information for all those interested in Islay and Islay Whiskies. The image on the front cover is from the Number 1 vaults at Bowmore... Read more Published 10 months ago by Ewan A. Morgan Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 4 customer reviews...