The Whisky Trails: A Traveller's Guide to Scotch Whisky [Paperback]

Gordon Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000

This is the third edition of a book for tourists and whisky buffs who want to see the land of the world's leading spirits industry for themselves. Scotland has been making whisky for hundreds of years and distilleries large and small are scattered throughout its landscape. The whisky-producing areas are in the North Highlands, the North-east coast, the East Highlands, Speyside and Glenlivet, the West coast and islands and the Central and Southern Highlands, some quite close to Glasgow and Edinburgh, so the tours cover almost the whole country. This guide details some 120 distilleries, giving their visiting times, their facilities, a history of the distillery, profiles of the whisky makers and a description of the whisky itself. There are also pointers to sites worth visiting in the neighbourhood of each distillery.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Outstandingly well-written, handsomely produced. " -- THE SCOTSMAN

From the Publisher

This essential traveler's companion to Scotland's distilleries takes you on a tour around the country's main whisky-producing areas, providing details on visiting times, a history of each establishment, and tasting notes on the various brands. Included, too, is visitor information on the surrounding attractions in each area. Along the way, "The Whisky Trails" provides colorful details on the culture and history of the drink itself. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated with the help of the distilleries themselves.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Prion Books; 3rd edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185375403X
• ISBN-13: 978-1853754036
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,352,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)