Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Book Awards Drink Book 2023
In this beautifully crafted narrative,award-winning writer Dave Broom examines Scotch whisky from the point of view of its terroir - the land,weather,history,craft and culture that feed and enhance the whisky itself.
Travelling around his native Scotland and visiting distilleries from Islay and Harris to Orkney and Speyside,Dave explores the whiskies made there and the elements in their distilling,and locality,which make them what they are. Along the way he tells the story of whisky's history and considers what whisky is now,and where it is going.
With stunning specially commissioned photography by Christina Kernohan,A Sense of Place will enhance and deepen every whisky drinker's understanding of just what is in their glass.
Publisher: Octopus Publishing GroupISBN: 9781784726713Number of pages: 256Weight: 1260 gDimensions: 274 x 198 x 26 mm
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'Knowledge,integrity,and passion: these are the three words that best describe Dave Broom. It shows in every word he writes.'- Whisky Advocate Magazine
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