Mystic Brews invites readers into a world where landscape, lore, and the quiet rituals of the glass come together in a deeply personal journey through Scottish heritage. Blending folklore, family history, and the craft of cocktail making, Mark S.C. McAlpin offers a guide that is equal parts storytelling and sensory exploration. This is a book for anyone drawn to ancestral memory, place‑rooted tradition, and the art of slow, intentional gathering. Across rolling glens, coastal winds, and the echoes of standing stones, each chapter pairs a story with a drink — not as a gimmick, but as a way of grounding memory in taste, scent, and ceremony. Readers will discover how a cocktail can become a vessel for heritage‑infused creativity, how landscape shapes flavor, and how the smallest rituals can reconnect us to the people and places that made us. With atmospheric photography, thoughtful recipes, and a narrative voice that feels both intimate and timeless, Mystic Brews is more than a guide — it’s an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and let story and spirit meet in the glass. Perfect for lovers of folklore, home mixologists, and anyone seeking a deeper sense of belonging.