Spirit of Place: Scotland's Great Whisky Distilleries

Spirit of Place: Scotland's Great Whisky Distilleries by MacLean, Charles. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781613731833.

This wide-ranging and evocative photographic portrait of Scotlands distilleries, from Talisker to Lagavulin, from Laphroaig to Dalwhinnie, from the Isle of Arran to Glenkinchie, describes the "cultural terroir" of the countrys fifty greatest distilleries–the ingredients, practices, and traditions that result in an exquisite range of single-malt whiskies. Over 250 specially commissioned photographs capture the texture of the surrounding landscapes through the changing seasons, vividly portray the craftsmen who work there, and detail the fabric of the buildings themselves. A unique addition to the literature on Scotch whisky, with text by the worlds greatest whisky expert, Spirit of Place is the perfect gift for anyone planning to tour Scotlands distilleries, a souvenir for anyone who has visited them, and simply the perfect companion to a dram at home.