Writer and storyteller Stuart McHardy, known to take a dram or ten himself, draws upon the wide range of tales associated with the world's finest tipple, to make you laugh, cry and wonder!

The truth is of course that whisky was invented for a single, practical reason - to offset Scotland's weather. Raise your glass and toast this collection of delightful tales, all inspired by Scotland's finest achievement: whisky.

We see how the amber nectar can help get rid of a pesky giant, why you should never build a house without offering the foundations a dram and how it can bring a man back from the brink of death. Whisky has a long and colourful history in Scotland, causing riots and easing feuds, and McHardy has gathered together stories which have been passed down through many generations, often over a wee nip.

Tales of Whisky is a tribute to the Scottish sense of humour and love of fine storytelling.