Snowballs and Scotch Mist

Snowballs and Scotch Mist
Author: Andrea Frazer
Publisher: Headline Accent
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2014-05-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1783756314

The third in the series featuring a madcap pair of amateur sleuths and a delightful outpouring of upper-class English eccentricities - with the odd murder thrown in! Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels: ***** 'A fun mystery featuring a Scottish Castle, Burns Night and drink recipes... I can't wait to read the others in this series' Reader Review ***** 'Loved the dialogue. Will recommend to light mystery readers as well as those who enjoy the humour side' Reader Review ***** 'I love this series' Reader Review ***** 'Fantastic Series of books... waiting on pre-order for the next' Reader Review ***** 'Andrea Frazer writes a good humorous English mystery' Author Review _________ Bagpipes, haggis, tartan, and kilts all make their appearance, as dastardly deeds are done amidst a snowy landscape. In the third Belchester Chronicle, Lady Amanda Golightly receives an invitation to spend Burns' Night with friends in Scotland. Although she is dismissive of the idea, her chum Hugo is thrilled at the thought and persuades her to agree to the trip. With Beauchamp, her long-suffering manservant, and her friend, Enid Tweedie, the four head to Rumdrummond Castle for a 'wee break'. Before long, however, murder enters their lives once more, and they begin to suspect some very dirty dealing is going on under the under the respectable veneer of castle life.

Scotch Mist

Scotch Mist
Author: Elizabeth Darrell
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780101325

A Max Rydal Military Mystery - November fifth. Soldiers and their families gather to celebrate with a fireworks display and a giant bonfire, but delight turns to fear when it explodes to send flaming debris over the spectators. A battalion of Drumdorran Fusiliers has marched in that same afternoon, and when the wife of their Pipe Major dies from her injuries the Scots vent their anger on resident troops. Military detectives Max Rydal and Tom Black investigate as tensions flare. And then another dangerous incident occurs . . .

The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits

The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits
Author: Bill Owens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1592535690

An encyclopedia guide to the thousand-year history and dynamic future of the distillation of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and more.

Whiskey and Philosophy

Whiskey and Philosophy
Author: Fritz Allhoff
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2009-12-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0470615621

Thoughtful essays on the history, significance, and pleasures of whiskey Everyone becomes a philosopher with a drink in hand, but Whiskey & Philosophy takes this natural pairing to a new level. It explores a range of philosophical topics related to whiskey through engaging reflections written by philosophers, whiskey writers, and others. You will learn things that are both practical (how do tasting notes vary across guides and whiskey brands?) and thought provoking (why is there the popular conception that drinking whiskey makes people mean, and is it true?). Whether your interest lies in the drink itself or in the philosophical issues surrounding it, you'll find something to interest you in this unusual book. Covers subjects ranging from geographical origin to stylistic differences between whiskey and Scotch Explores philosophical ideas such as the aesthetics, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of whiskey and whiskey drinking Includes contributions from academics, journalists, and whiskey specialists, all written in an engaging and accessible style Whether you prefer your whiskey neat or in a Manhattan, from the United States, Scotland, or elsewhere, Whiskey & Philosophy is your perfect drinking companion.

A Double Scotch

A Double Scotch
Author: F. Paul Pacult
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118045831

A Double Scotch tells the intertwined success stories of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet—two Scotch whisky brands recognized the world-over for their unparalleled quality. Founded by Scottish grocers from Aberdeen, Chivas Regal stands as the world’s most popular prestige blended Scotch. First distilled by a pistol-packing Highlander, The Glenlivet is today the top-selling single-malt Scotch in America. F. Paul Pacult explores these two iconic spirits and tells the remarkable story of the two families who endured numerous hardships to build their brands. A business book that goes down easy, A Double Scotch tells the story of the world’s favorite whiskies, and the story of the nation and families that made them so.

Not Your Average Joe

Not Your Average Joe
Author: Tim Smith
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2024-08-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1836286414

In an industry littered with great characters and extraordinary personalities, Joe Hobbs stands out as one of the whisky world’s most colourful and interesting entrepreneurs, a man who packed more into each decade of his life than most people manage in a lifetime. Whilst individual episodes and activities of his life are quite well known, his fascinating and wide-ranging full life story has not been told before, despite the fact Joe features in Whisky Magazine’s list of ‘Top 100 Most Influential Whisky Figures’ of all time. Not Your Average Joe tells the fascinating story of how the son of a bankrupt English farmer rose to be one of the leading figures in the history of the Scotch whisky industry, making two fortunes and losing one along the way. The book explains Joe’s pioneering exploits as one of the first military aviators during WW1; his controversial rum-running activities into the USA during Prohibition in the 1920s; his leading role in designing and building the city of Vancouver’s first skyscraper; his rise as one of the leading Scotch whisky ‘barons’; and his pioneering transformation of a derelict 10,000 acre Scottish Highland estate into the UK’s first cattle ranch during Britain’s ‘battle for beef’ in the lean years after WW2.