The Whisky Legends of Islay

The Whisky Legends of Islay
ISBN-10
1906817111
ISBN-13
9781906817114
Category
Islay (Scotland)
Pages
160
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Author
Robin Laing

Description

This witty and diverting book, from musician and whisky expert Robin Laing, captivates the reader with folklore and history reflecting aspects of Islay life, all relating back to whisky. Simultaneously entertaining, comforting and informative, Laing uses narrative and lyric to examine the relationship between the islanders of Islay and whisky. When grouped together as a whole, the various anecdotes, poems and songs beautifully illustrate the importance that whisky plays in the lives of the people of Islay, but also of how it has shaped their history.

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