The North Coast (NC 700) Whisky Route is more extensive than the NC 500 route in that the NC 700 includes visits to the Orkney Islands, Isle of Skye as well as the Great Glen and Loch Ness. The NC 700 visits some 11 distilleries in the Highlands of Scotland. The guide also describes each distillery as well as showing it on a map and how to navigate by road to the distillery. In addition, the NC 700 recommends the best Seafood and Highland cuisine restaurants, plus the more "humble fish and chips" but superb restaurants with stunning views and locations. The NC 700 also recommends the most interesting Points of Interest (POI) along the route such as Dolphin spotting in the Moray Firth and boat cruises on mysterious Loch Ness. Other chapters include—How to taste and appreciate whisky and the unique art of making Scottish Whisky. It is an indispensable aid to planning your journey in the wild Highlands of Scotland. If you are a whisky fan, a lover of Malt whisky or simply wishing to become more intimate with this wonderful elixir - then look no further - this is your companion! Please note that this is a revised and updated second edition of a previous book in this series called The Highland Coast Whisky Route.