Colin Bell's Famous Drambusters Guide
Published in 1985 by Langsyne publishers Ltd., Newtongrange, Midlothian, Scotland.
| title | author | publisher | year | isbn | language | pp | book | size | edition |
| Scotch Whisky | Colin Bell | Langsyne, Newtongrange, UK | 1985 | 0946264732 | english | 107 | paperback, ill(bw) | 143x208 | 1st |
The introduction on page 3 reads as follows:
| In these pages Colin Bell, the well-known Scots broadcaster and journalist, savours the delights and mysteries of whisky - that splendid golden 'water of life' enjoyed by millions of people around the globe. |
| With the enthousiasm of a scribe truly dedicated to his subject, and a certain pawky humour, Mr. Bell fearlessly explores the many varieties on offer. |
| So whether odering a 'half' in Glasgow, a 'nip' in Edinburgh or a 'dram' in Oban you and your tastebuds will know precisely what to expect. |
| The history of Scotch is traced and the production processes are outlined in clear concise language. |
| Points often asked about the drink are dealt with in a special questions and answers section; ingredients are given for off-beat drinks and recipes with a whisky base or connection; and there is an at-a-glance guide to distilleries welcoming visitors to conclude the book. |
| Because of the fluctuating nature of the whisky industry it is possible that some distilleries featured in the text as open at the time of writing may be closed, albeit temporarily, at the time of reading. Conversely certain distilleries not featured may have re-opened. Any difference between the author's chapters and the Scotch Whisky Association guide are similarly explained. |
The titles of the 11 chapters are;
1: 'There is no such thing as a bad whiksy - they all make you drunk'
2: Why 160 million bottles evaporate every year...
3: How exciseman Coffey started a revolution
4: Whisky tomatoes and all that...!
5: Lagavulin or Dalmore after dinner - and one to get smashed!
6: Bootleg beneath the pulpit and whisky in the 'coffin'
7: Rome was built on seven hills: Dufftown stands on seven stills!
8: Sniffing, savouring and sinking drams!
9: Some special drinks and recipes for the kitchen
10: Forty Things folk ask about Scotch Whisky
11: The 'Drambusters' quickie guide!
Illustrations: The book contains 20 drawings by John Mackay.
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