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Whisky: A Very Peculiar History

Hardcover • 2013 • English

Whisky: A Very Peculiar History

By Fiona MacDonald

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

Whisky, A Very Peculiar History' takes a sideways look at this most inebriating beverage from its simplistic origins to its pride of place in the drinks cabinets of the world. When Henry VIII disbanded the monasteries and let those brewing monks out into the wilderness, he had no idea of the kind of beast he'd unleashed. Whisky was used as a medicine, giving 'the glow of apparent well-being' and even horses were known to be given a dram here and there (although via the kneecaps). Featuring quirk...Show more

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ISBN

9781907184765

Published year

2013

Language

English

Original title

Whisky: A Very Peculiar History

Format

Hardcover

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