Raw Spirit

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.