This text provides a single-volume illustrated work of reference on the subject of whisky. It gives information on what whiskies to drink country by country, covering the best products of the major distilleries and the exciting output of the independents.
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.
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.
This is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for and knowledge of this sipping whisky. "