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The Philosophy of Whisky

A short look at the history of whisky and how it’s drunk today, accompanied by illustrations from the British Library archives. Includes an invocation of irony, lots of realisation that the English were complete gits in the past, and one severed digit.

Also available from online retailers and bookshops around the world.

A brilliant romp around the world of whisky with the wonderful Billy as your trusty guide.

Blair Bowman

It’s an easy, enjoyable read that somehow teaches you things without you even noticing it.

Mark Watt, Watt Whisky

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