Whiskypedia: A Compendium of Scottish Whisky
- ISBN-10
- 1620879042
- ISBN-13
- 9781620879047
- Series
- Whiskypedia
- Category
- Cooking
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11-13
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Charles MacLean
Description
Individual distilleries give their whiskies unique characteristics. These characteristics do not arise magically (as was once thought), nor are they the result solely of the region (as is still thought, by some). They have their roots in the craft and custom of the distillery and of the district in which it is located, but the key influences upon flavor are the distilling equipment itself, how it is operated, and how the spirit is matured. For the first time, Whiskypedia explores the flavor and character of every malt whisky distilled in Scotland with reference to how it is made. Introductory sections explain the contribution made by each stage of production and maturation, to elucidate the detailed notes about how malt whisky is made at each distillery. The distillery entries also provide historical notes and quirky facts. Malt whisky is the quintessential “spirit of place,” and this element of the story has been captured by John MacPherson's camera in specially commissioned images which compliment the text.
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- 2010
- 352 pages
- Paperback
- Skyhorse Publishing Company Incorporated
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