The locals, naturally, take advantage of the availability of the ships cargo. In 1941, the cargo ship ss politician was en route from liverpool to new orleans. The flavor spiral shows the most common flavors that youll taste in whisky galore 10 year old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it. There is great gloom on the island due to the lack of whisky following war time rationing. A film shot in a popular northeast fishing village has had its first trailer released online today. Whisky galore, by compton mackenzie, first edition, published in 1947 by chatto and windus. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world. We are extremely excited to have this benromach on the shelves at whisky galore. Be the first to ask a question about whisky galore. And if you fancy becoming a critic yourself, start writing your own tasting notes in our tasting book.
We couldnt be more passionate about such things, and to this day youll often find us engrossed in the latest book on the subject, or perhaps watching a fine dvd. The true story behind whisky galore new ed by hutchinson, roger isbn. According to papers from the crown agents, released by the public records office in 2001, hold number 5 didnt just contain whisky. Whisky galore ebook by compton mackenzie rakuten kobo. Its 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and little todday. Galore by compton mackenzie, and the 1949 film of the same name.
Once again buxton has sought out a splendid selection of spirits this time those of the more info. The clarity of the photographs and the bottles across several hundred pages break down the whisky barriers than most of the aforementioned books reside within. Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship. To help me find out the best of the best in scotch whisky books, i asked readers of scotch addict to send me their favorites. Arrow mackendricks original may have had these stereotypes too, but he wasnt afraid to give a little sour with the sweet, and was certainly not averse to a good. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it. As any aficionado will tell you, its as if no two boxes are the same width. Whisky galore belongs to that genre of writing about the country wherein officious citytypes are constantly being wrongfooted by the wily locals, so there are plenty of laughs at the expense of the uptight authority figures. The storybased on a true eventconcerns a shipwreck off a. He is the author of several books, including the monarch of the glen, paper lives, and the stairs that kept going down. The story relates the looting of the wrecked ss politician off the isle of eriskay in 1941 with a cargo of 250,000 bottles of scotch whisky. An innovative text of its time, the book cleverly imagines the dramatic. Providentially, a supply ship runs aground nearby containing thousands of cases of the said product.
Feb 18, 2014 the true story of whisky galore witness history. Goodreads members who liked whisky galore also liked. Because no duty had been paid on the whisky, members of hm customs. There have been stacks of books written about whisky. By a strange coincidence, the ss cabinet minister was wrecked off little todday two years after the ss politician with a similar cargo was wrecked off eriskay, but the coincidence stops there, for the rest is pure fiction. Hardback with dark pink cloth and gold title to spine. Since i write a fair amount on wines and spirits, and especially whiskies, i have amassed a decent library of. The whisky was for the american market and therefore no duty had been paid. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and. February 1941 and the story was used by compton mackenzie for his book whisky galore, and later for the ealing studio comedy by the same name. Our gift vouchers are also a great option to give to someone as they never expire and can be used online and in store. However a ship runs aground with 50,000 cases of whisky on board.
Two years later, the well known film of the same name was released, taking the story to. Books if you are keen to learn more, or know someone who is, take a look through our selection of books on all things drink. It has a wonderfully complex nose that offers rich sherry influences along with orange marmalade, kiwi and grapefruit aromas, complemented by cinnamo. Matured in first fill sherry casks, this limited expression was distilled prior to the distillerys closure in 1983. I particularly enjoyed this edition of whisky galore because the novel. The ss politician was an 8000tonne cargo ship which left liverpool on the 3rd february. Politician ran aground on eriskay and promptly had its cargo of whisky liberated.
A ship laden with scotch whiskey bound for the us runs aground and everyone has a great time. Whisky books discover the world of whisky with our selection of books. A plaque at castlebay commemorates the filming of whisky galore. It was a beautifully set up little area for single malt scotches. Whether youre a scotch connoisseur, bourbon fanatic or. Whisky, spirits, wine, beer there is just so much to learn. Jul 02, 2015 whisky galore is a charming, witty and, to be honest, for any whisky nut its a joy to read. Whisky galore by mackenzie, compton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story deals with a ship carrying a cargo of whisky wrecked on a small hebridean island.
Information about whisky galore and the ss politician on the isle of south uist. It was the directorial debut of alexander mackendrick. Much of the whisky was recovered by islanders from across the hebrides. May 26, 2014 i only have two whisky books at home and i felt i needed to pick up a few more to fill up some space between the oddly spaced bottles. Buy whisky galore vintage classics new ed by mackenzie, compton isbn. Originally released in great britain as whisky galore.
The fishing boat used by looters of the ss politician in the film whisky galore is set to be relaunched after falling into disrepair and ending up in a back garden in fife. Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win. Whisky galore 7yo bottling note single malt scotch whisky named after the 1947 novel and 1949 film of the same name, a story which is based on true events when the s. Blended scotch whisky named after the famous shipwreck that inspired whisky galore. Based on the real life event of the ss politician, with a massive cargo of whisky, running. Isle of eriskay remembers looting of ship that inspired whisky galore 75 years on. Her cargo included 22,000 cases of malt whisky and. Find out about the world of whisky, search for the perfect dram and learn how to make cocktails for your friends. But the true story of the sinking of the ss politician is even more remarkable than the fictional tale, reports richard woodard. Compton mackenzie was a writer and a scottish nationalist. Top 10 whisky education books the spirits business. Bbc radio drama, scotland world war two, whisky galore.
Much of the whisky was recovered by islanders from across the hebrides, contrary to marine salvage laws. When i was in amsterdams schiphol airport, i stopped by their duty free shop the one right through the security checkpoint to see what they had. Whisky galore, first edition abebooks shop for books. Based on the real life event of the ss politician, with a massive cargo of whisky, running aground off eriskay in 1941 was filmed in portsoy. Predstavlja adaptaciju istoimenog romana comptona mackenzija, koji je, pak, bio inspiriran stvarnim dogadajima vezanim uz havariju teretnog broda ss politician u drugom svjetskom ratu.
It was adapted for the cinema under the title whisky galore. Best scotch whisky books scotch addictscotch addict. The book seems to have the potential to be amusing, and sometimes manages this. Theres no conversation, no jollity, no fununtil a shipwreck off the coast brings a piece of extraordinary good fortune.
Based loosely on the reallife wreck of the ss politician in 1941. Mackenzie in 1947, and later studied the book for his advanced higher dissertation. In its original guise, ss politician was a blend created in the 1990s using whisky salvaged from the wreckage of the eponymous ship run aground off eriskay. Welcome welcome to ships nostalgia, the worlds greatest online community for people worldwide with an interest in ships and shipping. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie, first edition abebooks. The ss politician was an 8000tonne cargo ship which left liverpool on the 3rd february 1941 laden with amongst other things 260,000 bottles of whisky, bound for kingston in jamaica and new orleans.
George campbell needs a wee dram to give him the courage to stand up to his mother and marry catriona. Watching the film, however, one gets the sense that in fact it doesnt want to be whisky galore. This is a very droll twist on all the wartime austerities during wwii. We also had ian buxton returning to the realm of a decent drink with whiskies galore. Books if youre looking for the perfect gift for the whisky lover in your life, below you will find our selection of whisky glasses, decanters, hip flasks and more. Mackenzies famous novel was published in 1947, and has been turned into a film of the same name which, incidentally, is going to be remade. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
From bourbon women to malt scotch production, these are the top 10 whisky education books any spirits boffin should own. The true story behind whisky galore arthur swinson on. Ss politician was a cargo ship that ran aground off the coast of the hebridean island of eriskay in 1941. With basil radford, joan greenwood, catherine lacey, bruce seton. Read whisky galore by compton mackenzie available from rakuten kobo. A bottle of whisky recovered from the wreck of a cargo ship which inspired the film whisky galore. Whisky galore is a novel written by compton mackenzie, published in 1947. If you want to find out what the critics are raving about, or learn about the art of distillation, this is the place to come. Whisky galore sign up to our weekly newsletter it was the day, 75 years ago, the ss politician ran aground near eriskay carrying 260,000 bottles of whisky and turned the tiny hebridean island into. A raucous caper with a dash of rebellious subtext, whisky galore. Its precisely 75 years since the historical event which inspired the book and film of whisky galore. Originally published in 1947, and adapted as a film in 1949 under the same name but released in the us as tight little island.
Inspired by the real events of 1941, when a cargo ship ran aground in the channel between eriskay and south uist, whisky galore. I was curious to find out if the government was finally going to come clean with the full story of. The best whisky book ever a must read for drinkers. Much of the whisky was recovered by islanders from across the hebrides, contrary to marine. There are also some funny satirical jabs at military incompetence, puritan hypocrisy, and overbearing parents. Whisky galore turned into musical bbc news sn newscaster. A tiny amount of the salvaged whisky was blended into each decanter, the majority of the liquid being. It wants to be local hero, the charming bill forsyth comedy from the early 80s which was, in itself, inspired by mackendricks ealing original. The story of the wreck and looting was the basis for the book whisky galore. This is simply the best book ever written on whisky. It was adapted for the cinema under the title whisky galore it followed on from an earlier 1943 novel keep the home guard turning in the same setting.
Find books like whisky galore from the worlds largest community of readers. And if you fancy becoming a critic yourself, start writing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 2005, some wellknown names picked their favourite scottish books for us. Apr 22, 2016 uisce beatha whiskey water of life multi awardwinning irish titanic short film duration. Its 1943, and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and little todday. The priest, the doctor and, of course, the landlord at. Whisky galore is a charming, witty and, to be honest, for any whisky nut its a joy to read. On two little scottish islands in world war two one catholic, one protestant whisky is running out. It followed on from an earlier 1943 novel keep the home guard turning in the same setting, 2 origins of the story. Whisky galore and the ss politician isle of south uist. Whisky galore bottle under hammer bbc news sn newscaster. In february 1941, a ship carrying nearly 30,000 cases of whisky was wrecked off the scottish island of eriskay in the outer hebrides.
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