This guide to single malt and Scotch whiskey is an essential resource for novices and seasoned experts alike. It includes more than 200 brands and varieties of Scotch and single malt whiskey. Ratings and detailed information on Scotch and the Scotch industry are included. Information on each brand includes the varieties' strength, aroma, flavor, and distinguishing characteristics. The history and lore of single malt and Scotch whisky is shown in both text and color photographs.
It happened on a Saturday afternoon behind Kenny Bash's house. Kenny was the neighborhood troublemaker. As I sat on the hard plastic board of his rusted-out, squeaky swing set, dragging my bare feet back and forth on a patch of dirt, ...
... distilleries 50 , 250 , 261-262 malts , 10 , 261-262 : John Gillon , 170 John Hopkins blends , 215 Johnnie Walker ... 13-16 Loch Indaal , 59 , 66 Lochnagar , 197-198 Lochside , 199 Long John , see Whitbread " Long John " McDonald ...
Packed with essential information on all aspects of whisky, ranging from the quirky and amusing to the informative and helpful.
Whiskey's origins -- Distilling history -- Making whiskey -- An A-Z of distilleries & brands -- Poteen -- Where to visit.
This text provides a single-volume illustrated work of reference on the subject of whisky.
The Scotch Whisky Book
Each whiskey evaluated by whiskey guru Jim Murray in his unique, forthright, honest, amusing, fiercely independent and non-Pretentious style"--Publisher's description.
"This ultimate, highly readable guide begins with the history of whiskey spanning from the fourth millennium B.C.E. to the present day. It then presents more than twenty additional enlightening and entertaining essays by well-known writers.
In this sumptuous coffee-table guide from the world's bestselling whisky writer, Michael Jackson reveals the secrets of the aromas and flavours found in whisky, the stories behind great distilleries around the world, and offers his expert ...
The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetime's hobby can be launched.