He was born in west hartlepool, educated at st pauls. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie fantastic fiction. Buy the monarch of the glen by compton mackenzie online at alibris. He wrote more than ninety books novels, history and biography, essays and criticism, childrens stories and verse, and was also an outstanding broadcaster. Buy whisky galore vintage classics new ed by mackenzie, compton isbn. The monarch of the glen by compton mackenzie alibris.
When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world. Whisky galore, by compton mackenzie, first edition, published in 1947 by chatto and windus. Bbc radio drama, scotland world war two, whisky galore. George campbell needs a wee dram to give him the courage to stand up to his mother and marry catriona. Its 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands. The dalmore mackenzie is a unique expression, celebrating the daring spirit and courage of the mackenzie family, owners of dalmore distillery for almost a century. Then the fiftythousandbottle cargo of the shipwrecked s. He wrote more than 90 books novels, history and biography. The genre of scotch whisky fiction is not an expansive one, and would barely make a credible mastermind specialist subject, but one title stands out above all others in terms of its profile with both aficionados and the general public. The original ealing comedy of whisky galore is a pleasure and the 2016 remake surprisingly good, with a brilliant eddie izzard as waggett, played so, so well but for me the book is the best, while the films are simple sketches. Mackenzie died in edinburgh in 1972, aged 89, and was buried in an ancient graveyard on barra, close to the house he had built there, and not far from the real life events that inspired whisky galore. Perhaps his best remembered works are the two comic novels set in scotland, whisky galore 1947 and the monarch of the glen 1941.
But the book is charminga very happy combination of silly slapstick and dry wit, and it made me laugh out loud more than once. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. He was educated at st pauls school and magdalen college, oxford. The first in mackenzie s highland novels series, it depicts the life in the fictional scottish castle of glenbogle. Whisky galore audio book by compton mackenzie audio. Keith is travelling to new zealand in february 2007, returning after 3 years in 2004 he first presented to the christchurch whisky guild at a tasting and film showing of whisky galore. Whisky galore is the simple love story of two men unable to marry their sweethearts because wartime circumstances have denied their island uisge beatha whisky, the water of life, essential to both popping the question and to the ceremonies. This acerbic look at life in the hebrides during wwii brings out a wealth of characters and a richness of gentle amusement, plus a. The television programme monarch of the glen is very loosely based on the series references. The film is an adaptation of the old compton mackenzie book, and that tale was inspired by the true story of the ss politician, a ship with a cargo full of whisky, which sank off eriskay in 1941. Compton mackenzie was a writer and a scottish nationalist. The priest, the doctor and, of course, the landlord at.
Hardback with dark pink cloth and gold title to spine. The scotch whisky tasting challenge is easy to use. They were the sources of a successful film and a television series respectively. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. That title is whisky galore, penned in 1947 by compton mackenzie.
Topics bbc radio drama, scotland world war two, whisky galore. He then turned towards legal training for a short while before starting to write. Gaelic adaptation of compton mackenzies whisky galore. Whisky galore audio cd abridged, audiobook, cd by compton mackenzie author 4. Whisky galore audio book by compton mackenzie audio books. David wishart cuts through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts and replaces it with an. Although there has been the excellent ealing comedy and the more recent screen adaptation, the book is a completely different beast. Jan 22, 2020 perhaps his best remembered works are the two comic novels set in scotland, whisky galore 1947 and the monarch of the glen 1941. Wartime food rationing is bad enough, but when the whisky supplies run out on the hebridean islands of great and little todday, nothing seems to go right. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie, first edition abebooks. Whisky galore is a novel written by compton mackenzie, published in 1947. Keith also gives advice on valuations to whisky collectors and societies all over the world. That title is whisky galore, penned in 1947 by compton mackenzie much of its fame rests on the ealing comedy film of the same name, directed by. Mackenzie group premium gift box set the scotch whisky.
A delightfully comic yarn by a master story teller, whisky galore tracks the effects of a whisky shortage, and then a whisky surplus, on the fictional islands of great and little todday, in the scottish hebrides, during world war ii. Whisky galore 1947 set in the hebrides, and the monarch of the glen 1941 set in the scottish highlands. Enjoy a dram fine weekend visiting the aberdeenshire. Gaelic adaptation of compton mackenzies whisky galore bbc news. A delicious and charitable whisky from dalmore, a significant proportion of profits from each bottle of mackenzie sold will go towards the upkeep of the clan. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. He wrote too much, but novels like sinister street, satires like vestal fire and extraordinary women and entertainments like whisky galore deserve to survive he was born in west hartlepool, educated at st pauls school and magdalen college, oxford his upbringing is vividly described in. Compton mackenzie is currently considered a single author. Compton mackenzies most popular book is whisky galore. He is the author of several books, including the monarch of the glen, paper lives, and the stairs that kept going down. Compton mackenzie primary author only author division. A tale told with a tremendous love for the people and the heritage of the hebrides.
The book revolutionizes our appreciation of single malt whisky. This is due to the strict rules imposed by canal plus, the current rightsholders of the 1949 film. Buy whisky galore by compton mackenzie from waterstones today. Here are the newest single malts from the worlds greatest distilleries. Regrettably we are unable to provide a licence to record whisky galore. He published almost a hundred books on different subjects, including ten volumes of autobiography. Inspired by the real events of 1941, when a cargo ship ran. It formed the basis of the setting in the 1947 novel whisky galore by compton mackenzie. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie, 9781784870942, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Compton mackenzie was born in west hartlepool in 1883. Simply open the bottles, pour the whisky, then nose smell it sip and savour and after a while make a note of your guess as to the type of scotch whisky you have tasted. Inspired by the real events of 1941, when a cargo ship ran aground in the channel between eriskay and south uist, whisky galore. From the bridge of the island queen, which three times a week made the voyage between obaig and the outer islands of the hebrides, captain donald mackechnie gazed across a smooth expanse of grey seas to where the rugged outline of great todday stood out dark against a mass of deepening cloud in which a dull red gash showed that the sun was setting behind it.
Initially matured in bourbon hogsheads for 11 years, the mackenzie spent the last 6 years of its maturation in port pipes. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Sir edward montague compton mackenzie lived from 17 january 1883 to 30 november 1972. There are also some funny satirical jabs at military incompetence, puritan hypocrisy, and overbearing parents. Jan, 2016 it was a combination of good drawing and the compton mackenzie name that worked well. During the first world war he became a captain in the royal marines, becoming director of the aegean intelligence service. Whisky galore by mackenzie, compton 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 little todday. Compton mackenzie s most popular book is whisky galore.
When food is in short supply it is bad enough, but when the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. Compton mackenzie 18831972 was a writer with a huge output, over ninety books. 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.
Sir compton mackenzie is perhaps best known for two comic novels set in scotland. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks as though the end of the world has come. It followed on from an earlier 1943 novel keep the home guard turning in the same setting, 2 origins of the story. He studied at magdalen college, oxford, and graduated with a degree in modern history.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. A new modern retelling of compton mackenzies book whisky galore in gaelic is to be taken on a tour of village halls and arts centres. A longrunning name in blended scotch whisky, famous since 1826 and founded by peter mackenzie, hence the name. Compton mackenzie, author of whisky galore, on librarything. He begins with an inspired little bit of moony guidebook lyricism. Cabinet minister brings salvation in its most giddily intoxicating form. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie, hardcover barnes. Its 1943, and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and little todday. Mackenzie was educated at st pauls school, london before attending magdalen college, oxford, where he graduated with a degree in modern hi. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The wider picture in scotland at the time is set out in our historical timeline. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Whisky galore once more for island if first distillery. Buy whisky galore by compton mackenzie online at alibris. Nobody who can spare the time should omit to explore glenbogle. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Click to read more about whisky galore by compton mackenzie. The story is much richer in detail then either of the two films and captures the culture and identity of the western isles in captivating.
It was adapted for the cinema under the title whisky galore. It was added to american white oak bourbon casks for 11 years and then transferred to fresh port pipes for 6 years before being bottled at. Jan 01, 2005 compton mackenzie s timeless text is a triumph. When your choice is made, open the answers envelope and see how well you have done. You, as the producing organisation, and all members of your cast and crew, must not make. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie certainly subscribes to this definition. The monarch of the glen is a scottish comic farce novel written by englishborn scottish author compton mackenzie and published in 1941.
In the middle of the second world war, theres no more whisky left on the small hebridean islands of great todday and little todday. Mar 18, 2015 a new modern retelling of compton mackenzie s book whisky galore in gaelic is to be taken on a tour of village halls and arts centres. The first in mackenzies highland novels series, it depicts the life in the fictional scottish castle of glenbogle. Compton mackenzie wikisource, the free online library. Whisky galore hardcover september 17, 2012 by compton mackenzie author 4. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Compton mackenzie, the scottish writer who also wrote whisky galore of which a charming movie was made back in the 40s is an excellent, witty, and engaging writer. Edward montague compton mackenzie was born on january 17th, 1883, in west hartlepool, county durham, england.
An incredibly rare and collectable dalmore, this release contains spirit distilled in 1992. He was an author and novelist whose books such as whisky galore and the monarch of the glen, and their film and tv adaptations, helped put little known parts of scotland firmly on the map. Edward montagu compton mackenzie was born on 17 january 1883 in west hartlepool, durham, son of the actor edward compton. Compton mackenzie has 98 books on goodreads with 7206 ratings. The book includes a glossary of both the meaning and approximate pronunciation of the language.
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