Whisky Legends of Islay

About the Book: 

Was whisky the secret ingredient in an aphrodisiac Islay cheese?
Which is the Devil's favourite malt?
Who is the angel that protects the distilleries?
Where would you hide a whisky dog?

Ranging from the ancient legends of the seal-people to more modern tales of whisky drinkers of mythic proportions, this introduction to the whisky drinkers and distillers of Islay, past and present, shows the diverse ways in which whisky forms part of island culture. With eight of the best known distilleries, it is no wonder that Islay is a mecca for whisky lovers worldwide.

Robin Laing - singer/songwriter and author of both The Whisky Muse and The Whisky River - brings together the myths and legends of the island of Islay, the whisky capital of the world, through its most famous export - whisky. The stories, poems and songs are great for dipping in and out of or, alternatively, to accompany a 'wee dram'.

From Islay I have learned that whisky is best taken with friends; but if friends are not available, stories will do. - ROBIN LAING

Reviews: 

A fine addition to every whisky library, the book is a testament to a very special aspect of whisky. CELTIC SPIRIT WHISKY JOURNAL, on The Whisky Muse

There might be other guide books about Scotland in general and Speyside in particular, there might be other books about Scottish whisky - but forget them, you only need this. FOLKWORLD on The Whisky River.

About the Author:

ROBIN LAING a musician and writer, originally from Edinburgh, now based in South Lanarkshire. He is the author of four books on the subject of whisky and has released eight albums of whisky songs, as well as five albums of songs on various other subjects. He performs internationally as a singer-songwriter and is also chair of the tasting panel for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This publication
is a departure for him – poems instead of songs and castles instead of whisky.

www.robinlaing.com

BOB DEWAR was born in Edinburgh at an early age. 16 years later he was published nationally. He worked in D.C. Thomson’s studio where, among other things, he ghosted Dennis the Menace. After going freelance, he did political and social commentary for The Scotsman newspaper. He has illustrated books for the children’s and English Speaking Departments of Oxford University Press, Fife Educational Social Development, A&C Black and many Scottish publishers – Birlinn, Luath, Black & White and Itchy Coo. His work has also appeared in The Times, The Herald, Scottish Field and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.