The link at the end is to a wee piece I wrote for the Caledonian Mercury online newspaper, one of my Malt and Barley Review whisky columns, which appear there weekly, usually on a Monday. I thoroughly enjoyed Ian Rankin's most recent book, the 'return of John Rebus' Standing in Another Man's Grave, and not just because in it Rebus listens to my radio show and quotes an old Scotsman column. There's a real sense of affection and relaxation in Rankin's writing here. The many references to music (from the title onwards) and whisky fit seamlessly with the road-movie elements of the several trips up and down the A9.
It's as if Rankin really decided to indulge himself, and just enjoy the ride. It's looser, less glum than some of his other work.
Rankin is on record as saying that he and Rebus wouldn't get on, that they're very different people. They'd spend a few minutes chatting about Edinburgh pubs and music, and then go their separate ways. A few minutes? When they clearly have the same record collections and their drinks cabinets contain the same liquids?
So, here's a chance (spoiler alert - best if you've read the book, which is still ludicrously overpriced on Kindle) to indulge in the Great John Rebus Standing In Another Man's Grave Rock'n'Roll Drinking Game. Preferably with friends. And not while driving.
http://www.caledonianmercury.com/2012/11/26/malt-and-barley-review-the-john-rebus-whisky-drinking-game-standing-in-another-mans-grave-version/0036142
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