Visiting Distilleries: The Angels' Share Guide by Wendy Graham and Duncan Graham

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ISBN 10 1903238099
ISBN 13 9781903238097
Published May 01 2001
Format Hardcover
Page Count 128
Language English
Countries United Kingdom
Publisher Neil Wilson Publishing
Imprint Angel's Share

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Over 40 malt whisky distilleries (and other related facilities) in Scotland and Northern Ireland are detailed in this visitors' guide. On a regional basis, centred around an appropriate touring base, every whisky-related facility is explored for the whisky enthusiast. Preliminary chapters deal with the evolution of the distillery visitor centre, the manufacture of Scotch (and Irish) malt whisk(e)y, an explanation of how the guide works and how it should be used, and a brief history of distilling in Scotland. The second part is an A-Z of all the relevant distilleries, cooperages and heritqge centres. Thes are detailed comprehensively and are given a 7-still rating for overall performance. The guide covers aspects such as ambience, appearance, ease of access for caravans/campers, AV quality, range of goods for sale, tour content and quality, quality of catering, toilets and disabled access. The following distilleries are covered: Aberfeldy, Ardbeg, Isle of Arran, Ben Nevis, Benromach, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Cardhu, Clynelish, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Edradour, Fettercairn, The Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glengoyne, Glen Grant, Glenkinchie, The Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glen Moray, Glen Ord, Glenturret, Highland Park, Isle of Jura, Lagavuline, Laphroaig, The Macallan, Oban, Pulteney, Royal Lochnagar, Strathisla, Talisker, Tobermory, Tomatin and Springbank. The following related facilities are also covered: the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, Speyside Cooperage and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.