Of peats and putts: A whisky and golf tour of Scotland

by Andrew Brown

In this book, one man returns to rediscover his native Scotland through its most famous exports; whisky and golf. He finds that both derive from what makes Scotland great – its land and its people – and that the very earth contributes to the essential ‘architecture’ of both.With an engaging and philosophical approach, the author creates a tour of Scotland, offering insight into the industries behind whisky and golf, as well as the history and experience of both. Matching distilleries and courses by region, he discovers some hidden gems and some unique experiences, concluding that both pursuits offer more than the sum of their parts. Both simple yet complicated, these two great representatives of Scotland offer insight into this unique country, its landscape, its people and beyond that life itself.

174 pages, paperback

Published February 21, 2019

Reviews

[CHRIS THOMPSON · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’ve rarely read a book on whisky, or one on golf, that I’ve not enjoyed. This offering failed to tick the box in either category. The descriptions of golf courses and distilleries alike display a talent for research, which reflects the author’s background, but do little to inspire enthusiasm for either the golf or the uisce beatha. A disappointing read which contrived to make two fantastic topics seem dull.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I kept my Scotland golf book run going with this one that marries together the two things I most love about Scotland - golf and scotch. A nice brief book that opens the readers eyes about different courses and some amazing distilleries.

[Ian Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slanj to great under par tour

History, Nature, Nurture this book wets all five senses. This inspired me to plan my own motorhome golf tour with a dram in the 19th.

[T Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful

Delightful journey through Scotland that is enhanced if you have visited before as you can picture the scenery and almost taste the whisky