Behind Bars by Mike Gerrard, publisher of Travel Distilled, is a book of True Crime Stories of Whiskey Heists, Beer Bandits, and Fake Million-Dollar Wines.
After my first drinks book Cask Strength I wanted to come up with another idea for a book about drinks. I’d recently been reading a book about illicit stills in Scotland, and thought that a book about all the crimes associated with the drinks business would be fun to research and write.
Fortunately my agent agreed, and after I’d written a detailed proposal, she found a publisher for me: Prometheus Books. Several months of fun research and writing later, I delivered the book and it was published in November 2024. Here’s the Table of Contents to give you an idea of what’s in the book:
Discover Bacanora, Sonora’s legendary agave spirit. Explore its history, the artisanal roasting process, and why this once-forbidden drink is a must-try.
GlenWyvis is the world’s first community-owned distillery, producing sustainable Highland single malt whisky and craft gin powered by renewable energy.
Travel Distilled’s guide to the Glen Moray Distillery in Elgin on Speyside in Scotland, with its history, signature releases and how to tour Glen Moray.
Travel Distilled’s guide to the Glasgow Distillery in Glasgow, Scotland, makers of Makar Gin, with a brief history and full information on distillery tours.
Travel Distilled’s guide to the Edradour Distillery in Perthshire, including its history, location, and what to expect from a tour when visiting the distillery.
After my first drinks book Cask Strength I wanted to come up with another idea for a book about drinks. I’d recently been reading a book about illicit stills in Scotland, and thought that a book about all the crimes associated with the drinks business would be fun to research and write.
