Raw Spirit Quotes

“After doing extensive research, I can definitely tell you that single malt whiskies are good to drink.”
― Iain M. Banks, Raw Spirit

“To the people who insist they really do have a great idea but they just can't write, I'd say that given some of the books I've read, or at least started to read, it would appear that not being able to write is absolutely no obstacle whatsoever to writing a book and securing a publishing contract. Though becoming famous in some other field first may help.”
― Iain Banks, Raw Spirit

“Willy's Definitive Dram Definition

Willy, one of the guys at the distillery, comes up with what Oliver and I agree is the best definition of what a 'dram' actually is: 'A measure of whisky that is pleasing to both guest and host.”
― Iain Banks, Raw Spirit

“Banksie, hi. What you up to?'
'Well, I'm going to be writing a book about whisky.'
'You're what?'
'I'm going to be writing a book about whisky. I've been, umm, you know, commissioned. To write a book about it. About whisky. Malt whisky, actually.'
'You're writing a book about whisky?'
'Yeah. It means I have to go all over Scotland, driving mostly, but taking other types of transport - ferries, planes, trains, that sort of thing - visiting distilleries and tasting malt whisky. With expenses, obviously.'
'You serious?'
'Course I'm serious!'
'Really?'
'Oh yeah.'
'... Do you need any help with this?”
― Iain Banks, Raw Spirit

“Everything in here is true. Especially the bits I made up.”
― Iain Banks, Raw Spirit

“This is where stiff whisky really does make all the difference. No matter how fucked up the world may get, a good dram will make it at least slightly more bearable.

And A-flippin-men to that.”
― Iain Banks, Raw Spirit