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World Whisky : A Nation-by-Nation Guide to the Best

World Whisky : A Nation-by-Nation Guide to the Best

Author: Charles MacLean
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Publication Date: 02 Nov 2016
ISBN-13: 9780241229798
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Description


Explore the intoxicating secrets of whisky with World Whisky, the ultimate guide to the best whiskies on earth.
Now fully updated with stunning new photography, World Whisky is packed with over 650 iconic global whisky brands including Bushmills, Laphroaig, Talisker, and Yamazaki, from countries including Scotland, Japan, and the USA.
Learn everything you need to know about whisky, with intriguing features including whisky production, grain types, whisky liqueurs, and even tasting notes. Discover an incredible range of whisky styles, such as malt, blended, bourbon, corn, and rye, and understand its wonderful depth, variety, and complexity, as well as classic styles and new whisky varieties.
Perfect for all whisky fans from aficionados to new converts, World Whisky is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the most celebrated spirit of all.
Previous edition ISBN 9781405341721


Table of Contents


1: CONTENTS
1: Introduction
2: Making Whisky
3: Whisky Types
4: Appreciating Whisky
2: WHISKIES WORTH THE WAIT
5: KEY NATIONS
1: Scotland
2: Ireland
3: USA
4: Canada
5: Japan
6: REST OF THE WORLD
1: Europe
2: South Asia
3: Australasia
4: Africa
7: FEATURED DISTILLERIES
8: WHISKY TOURS
9: Your Tasting Notes
10: Glossary
11: Reference
12: Index
13: Credits


Author Description


MacLean, Charles
Charles has been researching, writing, and lecturing about whisky for more than 30 years, and is the author of 10 books on the subject. One of his books won the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirit Book of the Year 2005, and was shortlisted for the Glenfiddich Food and Drink Awards. Charles was elected a Keeper of the Quaich in 1992, the industry's highest accolade, for his services to whisky over many years.






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