The book seems to have the potential to be amusing, and sometimes manages this. The whisky was for the american market and therefore no duty had been paid. 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. A plaque at castlebay commemorates the filming of whisky galore. It wants to be local hero, the charming bill forsyth comedy from the early 80s which was, in itself, inspired by mackendricks ealing original. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world. Its 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and little todday. 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. Our gift vouchers are also a great option to give to someone as they never expire and can be used online and in store. Whisky galore, first edition abebooks shop for books. Ss politician was a cargo ship that ran aground off the coast of the hebridean island of eriskay in 1941.
Whisky galore turned into musical bbc news sn newscaster. We are extremely excited to have this benromach on the shelves at whisky galore. It has a wonderfully complex nose that offers rich sherry influences along with orange marmalade, kiwi and grapefruit aromas, complemented by cinnamo. 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. 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. Isle of eriskay remembers looting of ship that inspired whisky galore 75 years on. Buy whisky galore vintage classics new ed by mackenzie, compton isbn. Whether youre a scotch connoisseur, bourbon fanatic or. Two years later, the well known film of the same name was released, taking the story to. Compton mackenzie was a writer and a scottish nationalist. A raucous caper with a dash of rebellious subtext, whisky galore. 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. A tiny amount of the salvaged whisky was blended into each decanter, the majority of the liquid being. Best scotch whisky books scotch addictscotch addict.
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. Find out about the world of whisky, search for the perfect dram and learn how to make cocktails for your friends. 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. He is the author of several books, including the monarch of the glen, paper lives, and the stairs that kept going down. Whisky galore is a charming, witty and, to be honest, for any whisky nut its a joy to read. It was adapted for the cinema under the title whisky galore.
Whisky galore and the ss politician isle of south uist. The story of the wreck and looting was the basis for the book whisky galore. Providentially, a supply ship runs aground nearby containing thousands of cases of the said product. However a ship runs aground with 50,000 cases of whisky on board. Whisky galore by mackenzie, compton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Whisky galore, by compton mackenzie, first edition, published in 1947 by chatto and windus. Predstavlja adaptaciju istoimenog romana comptona mackenzija, koji je, pak, bio inspiriran stvarnim dogadajima vezanim uz havariju teretnog broda ss politician u drugom svjetskom ratu. Whisky galore bottle under hammer bbc news sn newscaster. Watching the film, however, one gets the sense that in fact it doesnt want to be whisky galore. Jul 02, 2015 whisky galore is a charming, witty and, to be honest, for any whisky nut its a joy to read. This is a very droll twist on all the wartime austerities during wwii. Top 10 whisky education books the spirits business. The best whisky book ever a must read for drinkers.
From bourbon women to malt scotch production, these are the top 10 whisky education books any spirits boffin should own. The story deals with a ship carrying a cargo of whisky wrecked on a small hebridean island. As any aficionado will tell you, its as if no two boxes are the same width. Since i write a fair amount on wines and spirits, and especially whiskies, i have amassed a decent library of. 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. An innovative text of its time, the book cleverly imagines the dramatic. There is great gloom on the island due to the lack of whisky following war time rationing. Whisky galore ebook by compton mackenzie rakuten kobo. In 1941, the cargo ship ss politician was en route from liverpool to new orleans. Because no duty had been paid on the whisky, members of hm customs. A bottle of whisky recovered from the wreck of a cargo ship which inspired the film whisky galore. Its 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and.
Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship. The storybased on a true eventconcerns a shipwreck off a. Based loosely on the reallife wreck of the ss politician in 1941. Originally released in great britain as whisky galore. 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 ship laden with scotch whiskey bound for the us runs aground and everyone has a great time.
According to papers from the crown agents, released by the public records office in 2001, hold number 5 didnt just contain whisky. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it. Hardback with dark pink cloth and gold title to spine. On two little scottish islands in world war two one catholic, one protestant whisky is running out. Bbc radio drama, scotland world war two, whisky galore. We also had ian buxton returning to the realm of a decent drink with whiskies galore.
And if you fancy becoming a critic yourself, start writing your own tasting notes in our tasting book. In february 1941, a ship carrying nearly 30,000 cases of whisky was wrecked off the scottish island of eriskay in the outer hebrides. Galore by compton mackenzie, and the 1949 film of the same name. Inspired by the real events of 1941, when a cargo ship ran aground in the channel between eriskay and south uist, whisky galore. Be the first to ask a question about whisky galore. The true story behind whisky galore arthur swinson on.
Politician ran aground on eriskay and promptly had its cargo of whisky liberated. Its 1943, and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and little todday. Once again buxton has sought out a splendid selection of spirits this time those of the more info. The locals, naturally, take advantage of the availability of the ships cargo. But the true story of the sinking of the ss politician is even more remarkable than the fictional tale, reports richard woodard. The true story behind whisky galore new ed by hutchinson, roger isbn. It was a beautifully set up little area for single malt scotches. 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. And if you fancy becoming a critic yourself, start writing. Originally published in 1947, and adapted as a film in 1949 under the same name but released in the us as tight little island. Much of the whisky was recovered by islanders from across the hebrides. Whisky, spirits, wine, beer there is just so much to learn. 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.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Much of the whisky was recovered by islanders from across the hebrides, contrary to marine salvage laws. It followed on from an earlier 1943 novel keep the home guard turning in the same setting, 2 origins of the story.
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. 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. 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. Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win. The priest, the doctor and, of course, the landlord at. Find books like whisky galore from the worlds largest community of readers. 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. Theres no conversation, no jollity, no fununtil a shipwreck off the coast brings a piece of extraordinary good fortune.
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