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Spirit of Place
Spirit of Place

Spirit of Place

Scotland's Great Whisky Distilleries

By Charles MacLean, Photographs by Lara Platman, Photographs by Allan MacDonald

COOKING

288 Pages, 10 x 11.5

Cloth, $39.95 (US $39.95) (CA $47.95)

Publication Date: October 2015

ISBN 9781613731833

Rights: US & CA

Chicago Review Press (Oct 2015)

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Overview

From Glenlivet to Talisker, an evocative portrait of Scotland’s distilleries
 
Treating Scotland as eight distinct regions, this fascinating book describes the cultural terroir of the country’s 50 greatest distilleries and their exquisite range of single-malt whiskies. It details the entire distillation process, including the ingredients of local barley and spring water; the practices of roasting, smoking with peat, and fermentation; and the traditions unique to the geography of each region. More than 250 specially commissioned photographs capture the texture of the surrounding landscapes through the changing seasons, vividly portraying the craftsmen who work there and detailing the fabric of the buildings themselves. A unique addition to the literature on Scotch whisky and featuring text from the world’s greatest whisky expert, Spirit of Place is the perfect gift for anyone planning to tour Scotland’s distilleries, a souvenir for anyone who has visited them, and simply the perfect companion to a dram at home.

Reviews

Spirit of Place is the perfect gift for anyone planning to tour Scotland's distilleries, a souvenir for anyone who has visited them, and simply the perfect companion to a dram at home.” —Luxury Travel Magazine


“I love the depth of information shared in this book, and Charlie gives us all that we need, but it really is the photographs that pull you in.” —A Whisky Informative


“If you’re a whisky fan and can’t visit [Scotland] in person, the next best thing is here.” —DrinkHacker


“MacLean writes learnedly about the casks where whiskey is aged, even the microclimate of the warehouses where they are stored.”  — Shepherd Express


"a superb gift for a Scotch connoisseur." —The Tasting Panel


"big, beautiful hard cover book that would be a great addition to any whisky lover's coffee table." —Drink Insider


“This is armchair travel at its best.” Wall Street Journal

Author Biography

Charles MacLean is the author of 10 books, including Malt Whisky and Scotch Whisky, both of which were shortlisted for Glenfiddich Awards, and Whisky: A Liquid History, which the James Beard Foundation named Wine and Spirit Book of the Year in 2005. He is the former managing editor of the Eyewitness Companion to Whisky and World Whiskies. He lives near Edinburgh. Lara Platman is a professional photographer and the author of Art Workers Guild: Craftspeople at Work Today and Harris Tweed: From Land to Street. Allan MacDonald is a professional photographer who specializes in landscapes and portraits. His work has been published in the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, the Huffington Post, and Time.