Peat and Whisky: Unveiling the Smoky Soul of Scotland’s Liquid Gold
Dive into the smoky depths of whisky and peat with “Peat and Whisky: The Unbreakable Bond,” a groundbreaking tome penned by Mike Billett, a scientist with four decades in the trenches of water, soil, and geology. Not your average whisky aficionado, Billett has prowled peatlands from the UK to the Arctic, scrutinizing everything from water quality to carbon footprints.
In this essential read, Billett fuses landscape, history, culture, and a dash of alchemy to unpack how peat fuels Scotland’s liquid gold. Concerned about climate change? He’s got that covered too, dissecting how sustainability could reshape peat’s role in whisky production.
Endorsed by whisky literati like Dave Broom, Charles MacLean, and others, the book’s making its grand entrance at Topping & Company in Edinburgh on November 30, following its buzz-generating stint at London’s Whisky Show.
