A Book and a Dram

Pairing great words with great drinks

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Will these American classics live up to the hype?

Will these American classics live up to the hype?

The Book: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner If you’ve read a few of my blogs by now, you’ll realise I am a huge fan of American novels of the early 1900’s. Because of this, I was eagerly looking forward to getting my first taste of Faulkner. The story revolves around the Bundren family and the death of their matriarch, Addie. Told through the eyes of 15 separate narrators, we are slowly…

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New workspace set up. Finally have enough room for my books (for now) and a decluttered desk. Makes me feel so motivated. #abookandadram #bookstagram #bookaddict #books #bookshelves #bookshelf #bookphotography #igreads #ikea #bibliophile #billy #workspace #workspacegoals #positivechange #organisation#blog #blogger #diy #whiskybooks #whisky (at Chester, Cheshire)

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Since We Fell and Glengoyne 10 Year Old

Since We Fell and Glengoyne 10 Year Old

A combination of two old favourites The Book: Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane Dennis Lehane is one of those trusty writers who I always go back to. Unlike other established crime writers he does not publish 52 books a year. Instead, Lehane trickles books out at almost infuriatingly long intervals. However, it is this that makes him stand out against other modern crime fiction writers. He has never…

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Absolutely loving my prizes from @whisky_frames! A beautiful idea and stunning execution. And. I thought those doggies couldn't look any better.... Thank you so much for such brilliant prizes and delivery 🥃🍻 #abookandadram #whisky #instadram #whiskyporn #whiskyofinstagram #dram #whiskywhiskywhisky #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #tomatin #highlandwhisky #artsandcrafts #homemade #handmade #madewithlove #bookstagram #bookaddict #recycle #barrel #terrier #borderterrier #terriersofinstagram (at Chester, Cheshire)

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A throwback to Hogmanay and spending time in the great Bon Accord in Glasgow . Probably the finest pub I've visited. About 300 whiskies and 10 real ales in at any time. A great place to enjoy a book and a dram (and a pint of course!) #abookandadram #tbt #instadram #publife #pub #whisky #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #scotch #whiskeyclub #scotland #glasgow #bookstagram #bookaddict #books #book #realale #bestpub #camra #instapic #photography #potd #glasgow #pubsofbritain (at Bon Accord)

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I absolutely love this pair right here! A new favourite book and a new favourite whisky. Together. As life should be. I haven't managed to blog as much as I'd like to recently due to charity and work commitments but I'm heading to Ikea soon so I'm sure I'll be inspired by my new workspace! #abookandadram #instadram #whiskyporn #instawhisky #master_shots #bookstagram #productphotography #instapic #potd #whisky #glass #blog #blogging #bookphotography #bookporn #pairing #couple #book #instabook #highland #singlemalt #glenturret #followme #glencairn #myworkspace #pleasure #photography #instapic #luxury #steinbeck #grapesofwrath (at Chester, Cheshire)

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Grapes of Wrath and Glenturret Sherry Cask

Grapes of Wrath and Glenturret Sherry Cask

Is there a more exquisite pairing out there? The Book: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Dram: Glenturret Sherry Cask 43% (Approx. £50) It’s not easy to find somewhere to start with this combination here. I ached over it for a long time – certainly much longer than any other pairing I’ve made since I started here. More than any other book I’ve read in recent years The Grapes of Wrath hit…

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My life isn't all books and whisky. Last night I was setting up Chester's largest charity beer festival for @chestergrosvenor76. This is a fantastic event run by a fantastic organisation and raises thousands of pounds for local causes. A privilege to be involved in. #abookandadram #charity #roundtable #beer #beerporn #keg #cask #ale #realale #chester #cheshire #chestercharitybeerfestival #community #supportlocal #bookstagram #instadram #instapic #potd #drink #alcohol (at Chester Rugby Club Carboot)

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A couple classics paid up this time. I enjoyed one more than the other. Guess which! #abookandadram #instadram #whiskyporn #instawhisky #master_shots #bookstagram #bookaddict #books #book #goodreads #amreading #instabook #instapic #potd #whisky #glass #blog #blogging #bookphotography #bookporn #pairing #couple #book #instabook #highland #singlemalt #glenmorangie #lordoftheflies #williamgolding (at Chester, Cheshire)

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The Lord of the Flies and Glenmorangie

The Lord of the Flies and Glenmorangie

The Book: Lord of the Flies by William Golding The Dram: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old – 40% (£30 approx.)   This is one of those great books that I really should have read back in high school. There’s not a lot that hasn’t been said about Golding’s seminal work Lord of the Flies but I thought it best that I at least offer my take on it. I’ve never read The Hunger Games or any of the other ‘stranded…

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The last year or two has seen a shift in my reading habits. I've been trying to go through more of the classic and greats and been enjoying most of them. Check out my latest blog post on why it's worth it. #abookandadram #bookstagram #bookaddict #books #book #goodreads #amreading #instabook #instapic #potd #whisky #blog #classics #steinbeck #dickens #kafka #readmore #readingissexy #photography #productphotography #pentax (at Chester, Cheshire)

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Reading the classics and the greats: Is it really worth it?

Reading the classics and the greats: Is it really worth it?

I consider myself to be somewhat bipolar in my reading habits. On the one hand, I am obsessed with reading the books I should have read. On the other, I want to read the latest and greatest in hardback fiction, especially from new authors. It can be difficult to reconcile these two approaches to my reading lists and I sometimes wonder whether it’s really worth retreading the ground that so many…

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In the mood for peat this weekend! #abookandadram #instadram #whiskyporn #instawhisky #master_shots #bookstagram #productphotography #instapic #potd #whisky #glass #blog #blogging #blogger #spirits #outdoor #alfresco #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #scotch #islay #island #laphroaig #quartercask (at Chester, Cheshire)

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Feels like ages since I published a proper pairing. This is a the latest Pulitzer prize winner, matched up with the stunning Aberlour 16 year old. Check it out over on my blog 🥃🍻 #abookandadram #bookstagram #bookstagramfeatures #BookLovers #bibliophile #bookaddict #books #bookshelves #bookphotography #igreads #litfict #goodreads #whisky #scotch #singlemalt #instapic #instadram #pulitzer #pulitzerprize #aberlour #dreamdram #productphotography #potd #pentax #slavery #undergroundrailroad #blacklit (at Chester, Cheshire)

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and Aberlour 16

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and Aberlour 16

The Book: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) The Dram: Aberlour 16 Year Old Single Malt 43% (£45-55 approx.) Last Monday, Colson Whitehead’s sixth novel, The Underground Railroad, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. By chance I had finished off this book just about a week before and while I enjoyed it, I’m still not sure I would be the first to put it into the same camp of great…

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