{"product_id":"peat-and-whisky-paperback","title":"Peat and Whisky - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Billett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Outstanding ... among the most important books about whisky ever written.\" Charles MacLean\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together landscapes, geology, history, people, and their whisky, and addressing the key role of peatlands in mitigating climate change, \u003ci\u003ePeat and Whisky: The Unbreakable Bond \u003c\/i\u003eis a love letter to the unique substance that forms part of the DNA of Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough epic journeys around Scotland and elsewhere, and back in time, Mike Billett dives deep into the science and stories of ancient peatlands and bogs, capturing the spirit of places where whisky has been distilled for centuries. He sheds light on how peat imparts its distinctive aroma and flavor to the world's finest single malts. He looks back to tradition and heritage, as well as forward to a future in which peat will remain part of the whisky recipe, while at the same time becoming an increasingly precious living sponge for atmospheric carbon. He takes us to places where the bond between peat and whisky is growing around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a whisky connoisseur, a lover of Scotland's beautiful landscapes, an armchair traveler or a history buff, this unforgettable book will deepen your appreciation for the land itself and help you to understand the profound connection between peat and the unmistakable character of \u003ci\u003euisge beatha\u003c\/i\u003e, the water of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as being a whisky connoisseur, Mike Billett is among the world's leading peatland scientists, with a background in geology, earth, and water science. During his career in research and education at the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling and at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, he researched and wrote extensively on the peatlands of the British Isles, Scandinavia and the Arctic, focusing on water quality, carbon, peatland management, and environmental change, writing many research papers, book chapters, reports, and articles. In recent years he has immersed himself in the landscapes, taste, and qualities of Scotland's single malt whiskies and has applied his deep understanding of the science of peatlands to this passion. \u003ci\u003ePeat and Whisky\u003c\/i\u003e is his first non-academic book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984347889965,"sku":"9781913393908","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/CkA1Tu8u509781913393908.webp?v=1776092601","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/peat-and-whisky-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}