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Raw Spirit
Written by Iain Banks
Narrated by Tom Cotcher
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In a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt whisky, author lain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland. His tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account.
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