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'This is an outstanding contribution to whisky literature, indeed I believe it to be among the most important books about whisky ever written.' -- Charles MacLean, noted whisky writer and connoisseur 'Compelling and entertaining … essential reading for all whisky lovers.' -- Gavin D Smith, whisky writer 'A timely book, indeed, long overdue.' -- Brian Townsend, whisky historian 'A must-read for any whisky fan.' -- Billy Abbott, The Whisky Exchange 'An inspirational work, wonderfully engaging, educational and thought-provoking … a compelling read for any Scotch whisky enthusiast.' -- Iain J McAlister, Master Distiller, Glen Scotia, Campbeltown 'A unique work … a journey through ancient peatlands … Billett reveals the special relationship peat has had with the Scotch whisky industry … essential reading for anyone with an interest in whisky.' -- Neil Wilson, whisky historian

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As well as being a whisky connoisseur, Mike Billett is among the world's leading peatland scientists, with a background in geology, earth, and water science. During his career in research and education at the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling and at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, he researched and wrote extensively on the peatlands of the British Isles, Scandinavia and the Arctic, focusing on water quality, carbon, peatland management, and environmental change, writing many research papers, book chapters, reports, and articles. In recent years he has immersed himself in the landscapes, taste, and qualities of Scotland's single malt whiskies and has applied his deep understanding of the science of peatlands to this passion.Peat and Whiskyis his first non-academic book.

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