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Please note that prices do not include postage. All books offered subject to stock being available. Lockhart, R.B. SCOTCH: The Whisky of Scotland in Fact and Story. Glasgow: Neil Wilson, 1996 Rep of 1995 7th ed. 192pp. 8½x5½ New edition of one of the best known books on whisky. With preface by author's son. Paperback. VG+. Book No.12. £7.50 MacDonald, A. WHISKY. Edinburgh: Canongate Books, facsimile edition 2006. xxxv + 135pp. 7½x5 B/w map. In his foreword Charlie MacLean writes It is a shinning gem of a book – polemic, passionate, provocative, poetic; romantic (nothing wrong with that); beautifully written;, so amusing in places that I laugh out loud, yet so well-informed that I had long suspected its author to have been a distiller or an exciseman. The author's identity is revealed in the interesting introduction be Ian Buxton. Must admit I hadn't realised that Aneas MacDonald was a pseudonym, and I won't spoil the plot by revealing his true identity, you will have to buy the book to find out. The introduction also contains other details about the book and The Porpoise Press. First published in 1930, Buxton considers it to be the first modern book on whisky. This first edition run to only 1600 copies and therefore originals are quite scarce. There was an American edition published in 1930, and it is thought that the print run was longer for this edition. The book was never reprinted and therefore this facsimile is a very welcome, and should be in every whisky lover's library. It is an excellent facsimile at a very good price. VG+ but unfortunately dw not present. Book No. 870. £4.50 MacDonald, I. SMUGGLING IN THE HIGHLANDS. [1914]. A facsimile limited edition of this rare title is available from Classic Expressions. For details click here.
MacLean, C.
SCOTCH WHISKY. Andover: Pitkin Guides, 1996 1st ed. 32pp. 9½x6 Col, b/w illus. Pictorial guide to whisky by a respected author. Good value. Paperback. VG+. Book No.196. £2.50
SCOTCH WHISKY: A Liquid History. London: Cassell Illustrated, 2005 reprint. 288pp. 9½x7½ Col & b/w illustrations of all types, some double page, and many full page. The book covers whisky distilling over five centuries, from cottage craft to national industry. Expertly written by one of the best whisky authors. Extensive references given for each chapter. Printed on art paper the illustrations are superb, and the reproduction of the early engravings is outstanding. Very good quality paperback. VG+. Book No. 745. £12.00 Mauer, D.W. KENTUCKY MOONSHINE. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky, nd (2003). xvi + 139pp + 4pp b/w plates. 8½x5½ B/w dwgs of pot and steam stills. A study of the popular profession of moonshining in Kentucky. Historical and practical details are covered, with a glossary. New edition of a book first published in 1974. Paperback. VG+. Book No.441. £11.75
McNeil, F.M. THE SCOTS CELLAR: Its Traditions and Lore. Moffat: Lochar Publishing, 1992 reprint. x + 290pp. 8¼x5¼ Deals with all types of drink from a Scottish perspective. Also subjects covered include taverns, drinking vessels, songs, and poems. Plus an extensive collection of recipes for drinks. Paperback. One corner bumped, but generally VG. Book No. 747. £4.75
M'Harry, S.  THE PRACTICAL DISTILLER; or an Introduction to Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c; of Better Quality and in Larger Quantities than produced by the present Mode of Distilling, from the Produce of the United States: Such as Rye, Corn, Buck-Wheat, Apples, Peaches, Potatoes, Pumpions and Turnips. With Directions How to Conduct and Improve the Practical part of Distilling in All It's Branches. Together with Directions for Purifying, clearing and Colouring Whiskey, Making Spirits Similar to French Brandy, &c. from the Spirits of Rye, Corn, Apples, Potatoes, &c. &c. And Sundry Extracts of Approved Receipts for Making Cider, Domestic Wines and Beer. Ohio, USA: Raudins Publishing, 2004 reprint (approx 500 copies) of 1809 edition published by John Wyeth, Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania. (iv) + 184pp. 8x4¾ Short introduction to this edition by Glenn Raudins. The book describes early American distilling practises through the eyes of a practising distiller and contains detailed discussion on techniques for producing rye and corn whiskies. Other topics include apple brandy, peach brandy, Jamaican spirits and spirits made from potatoes. Copies of the original edition are very scarce. Bound in bonded leather with gilt to front cover and spine. VG+. Book No.483. £27.50
Milsted, D.
BLUFF YOUR WAY IN WHISKY. London: Oval, 1999 2nd ed. 62pp. 7x4¼ Revised version of this tongue in cheek guide to all the mysteries of whisky drinking. Paperback. VG+. Book No. 18. £2.75
Mitchell, E.
A WEE GUIDE TO WHISKY. Musselburgh: Goblinshead, 1999. iv + 86pp. 7x4¼ B/w illus, map. General guide and details of 50 distilleries and other whisky places to visit. Nice little booklet from "The Pocket Scottish History series." Paperback. VG+. Book No. 59. £3.75
Murray, J.
THE ART OF WHISKY. A Deluxe Blend of Historic Posters from the Public Record Office. Kew: PRO Publications, 1998. 80pp. 11½x9¼ Numerous illus, mostly colour. As the title suggests a collection of old whisky posters registered between 1880 and 1912. Covers Irish whiskey as well as Scotch. Although the superb posters are the main attraction of the book, there is a fair amount of informative text as well. Paperback. Title page missing, some creasing to top corners otherwise an excellent working copy. Book No. 802. £2.75 A TASTE OF IRISH WHISKY.London: Prion Books for the Irish Distillery Group, 1998 reprint.224pp. 7¼x4¾ Numerous illus, mainly col. Short section on the history and making of whiskey. Followed by an A-Z of distilleries and brands plus a chapter on Poteen. This is an abridged version of Murray's Classic Irish Whiskey published by Prion in 1997 which in turn is based on Murray's Irish Whiskey Almanac published by Neil Wilson in 1994. Unfortunately don't have a copy of Classic Irish Whiskey so cannot give any details of how it has been shortened, but this edition is 32 pages shorter than the original published in 1997. Oddly does not have an ISBN which may mean it was given away rather than sold. VG+ in slightly creased dw. Book No.868. £8.00 NEW BOOKS. I have decided to stop listing most new books, because it is too difficult to keep track of changing prices and availability. However if you wish to view a listing of some of the new books on whisky currently available from Pickabook please click here. Please note that as the criteria for the search was "whisky" in the title, the listing does contain some books that are not about whisky. The list isn't complete and other books can be found using Pickabook's search facility. Pickabook offer free delivery in the UK on all orders over £15. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact me, I may be able to help.
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