Whisky, Wit & Wisdom: A Verbal Distillation | Gavin D. Smith | 2000

Whisky, Wit & Wisdom: A Verbal Distillation by Gavin D. Smith is an entertaining whisky book from 2000 that explores the lighter and quirkier side of the whisky world.

Rather than concentrating only on production, regions and tasting notes, Smith looks at whisky-making, whisky drinking, over-indulgence, whisky in literature, whisky and the law, and even whisky and death. The result is a lively and humorous collection that approaches whisky culture from a refreshingly different angle.

A number of leading whisky industry personalities contributed favourite humorous stories and anecdotes, while the text is complemented by historic Punch cartoons and modern cartoons in a variety of styles.

The book combines curious historical details, quotations, amusing observations and tales from the whisky world. It is therefore less a conventional reference work and more a book to browse, enjoy and return to.

Published in 2000, this older and now out-of-print edition is an appealing title by Gavin D. Smith, one of Scotland’s established whisky writers.

It fits naturally within our collection of Rare & Vintage Whisky Books.

Why buy this book?

• written by whisky author Gavin D. Smith;
• original 2000 edition;
• humorous and unusual look at whisky culture;
• packed with anecdotes, quotations and stories;
• illustrated with historic and modern cartoons;
• explores whisky in literature, law and everyday life;
• now out of print;
• appealing to whisky enthusiasts and collectors.

Details
Author: Gavin D. Smith
Publisher: Neil Wilson Publishing
Year: 2000
Format: Paperback
Pages: 148
Language: English
ISBN: 9781897784907

Condition: Good condition. Light age- and use-related wear consistent with the age of the book. The contents are clean and complete.