This is in the opinion of many whisky writers & experts the finest whisky book ever written. It is certainly the first written from the point of view of the consumer & is thus hugely historically significant. But more than that, poetic & polemic in style & with its emphasis on the importance of single malt whisky & its concern to protect & inform the consumer, it remains fresh & relevant to the interests of today`s whisky drinker. It is a remarkably prophetic book, & with Ian Buxton`s shrewd commentary & analysis, combined for the first time with period illustrations, it is brought bang up to date for today`s generations of whisky aficionados. ...

` Whisky, A Very Peculiar History` takes a sideways look at this most inebriating beverage from its simplistic origins to its pride of place in the drinks cabinets of the world. When Henry VIII disbanded the monasteries & let those brewing monks out into the wilderness, he had no idea of the kind of beast he`d unleashed. Whisky was used as a medicine, giving `the glow of apparent well-being` & even horses were known to be given a dram here & there (although via the kneecaps). Featuring quirky tales of whisky`s development & refining through the ages & detailed stories about its effect on the common man & woman, ` Whisky, A Very Peculiar History` delivers a warm aftertaste of hilarity with every shot of fact. ...

Ten years ago, Whisky Classified revolutionized our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cut through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts & replaced it with an objective & easily applied guide to taste using a new flavour profile. Twelve

Dimensions to the aroma & taste of a single malt whisky were identified: body, sweetness, smoky, medicinal, tobacco, honey, spicy, winey, nutty, malty, fruity, floral. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. In this revised & updated anniversary edition, Dr Wishart has included all the new UK & Irish producers of single malt whisky that have emerged in the last 10 years. The author has also updated the taste profiles for each selected malt & reviewed previous entries to ensure that this book remains the definitive guide to tasting malt whisky. Each entry

Includes:: a short description of the distillery, information for visitors, the author`s own tasting notes & his flavour profiles according to this innovative classification. The history of whisky-making & production methods are clearly explained, & Dr Wishart also reveals how to organize a whisky tasting. Whisky Classified is for all whisky drinkers, from the novice to the connoisseur.



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This book on single malt whisky makes an excellent guide for all whisky drinkers, from the novice to the connoisseur. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. Over half of Scotland`s whisky distilleries are open to visitors & visitor numbers reached record numbers of over 1.7 million in 2016. Whisky Classified has revolutionized our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cuts through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts & replaces it with an objective & easily applied guide to taste using his easy to understand system of flavour profiles. He identifies twelve

Dimensions to the aroma & taste of a single malt whisky: body, sweetness, smoky, medicinal, tobacco, honey, spicy, winey, nutty, malty, fruity, floral. In this fully revised & updated edition, David Wishart has included all new UK & Irish producers of single malt whisky. The author has also updated the taste profiles for each selected malt to ensure that this book remains the definitive guide to tasting malt whisky. Each entry

Includes:: a short description of the distillery, information for visitors, the author`s own tasting notes & his flavour profiles according to this innovative classification. The history of whisky-making & production methods are clearly explained, & the author also explains how to organize a whisky tasting.



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Its 1943 & the war has brought rationing to the Hebridean islands of Great & Little Todday. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world. Morale is at rock bottom. George Campbell needs a wee dram to give him the courage to stand up to is mother & marry Catriona. The priest, the doctor &, of course, the landlord at the inn are all having a very thin time of it. There`s no conversation, no jollity, no fun
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Islay is the magical island in Scotland`s Southern Hebrides that boasts eight active distilleries, countless world renowned single malts & its own whisky classification, protected by Scots law. This book is a celebration of the whiskies of Islay & of the beautiful island that shaped them. With a population of just over 3, 000, Islay produces some of the finest whiskies in the world. It is perhaps best known for its smoky, phenolic spirits, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin, & Ardbeg. These have been distilled in rocky coves off Islay`s sheltered east coast for at least 200 years, & probably much longer. But in truth Islay produces a dram for every palette, & its vibrant & expanding whisky industry is a constant source of renewed excellence & taste innovation. ...

Islay & Jura are the mystical, magical islands in Scotland`s Inner Hebrides that boast nine active distilleries, countless world renowned blends & malts & their own whisky classification, protected by Scots law. This book is a celebration of the whiskies of Islay & Jura, & of the islands that shaped them. With a population of just over 3, 000 between them, Islay & Jura produce some of the finest whiskies in the world. Islay is perhaps best known for smoky, phenolic spirits, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin & Ardbeg. These have been distilled in its rocky coves of the sheltered east coast for more than 200 years. But in truth Islay & Jura produce a dram for every palette, & their vibrant & expanding whisky industry is a constant source of renewed excellence & taste innovation. Fiona Rintoul, an award-winning novelist, translator, journalist & whisky enthusiast, provides a background & history to the islands & their distilling, alongside tasting notes on the main malts & blends. Konrad Borkowski, who lives on Jura, provides stunning full colour photographs, documenting each distillery at work through the seasons. ...

All of Scotland's operational whisky distilleries & whisky-related places of interest located on one map. An easy-to-use index lists visitor facilities, contact details & websites. Map of over 100 distilleries & whisky-related places of interest. Insert map of malt whisky areas. A photographic guide to how whisky is made. Top Ten blended whisky brands. Did you know? Section with interesting facts. Index lists visitor facilities, telephone numbers & websites. ...

Discover where Scotland`s national drink is produced. All of Scotland`s operational whisky distilleries & whisky-related places of interest located on one map. Also

Includes:: an easy-to-use index listing visitor facilities, contact details & websites. The map
Includes:: * Over 100 distilleries & whisky-related places of interest. * Insert map of malt whisky areas. * A photographic guide to how whisky is made. * Selection of labels of blended Scotch whisky brands * Did you know? Section with interesting facts. * World maps of main export markets. * Index lists visitor facilities, telephone numbers & websites. Scotch whisky is unique among national drinks
- synonymous with Scotl&, it cannot be produced elsewhere in the world. Other titles in the series: Castles Map of Scotland Tartans Map of Scotland Scotland of Old Clans Map



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Malt whisky distilleries use local waters which have percolated through the ancient rocks of Scotl&, whose origins may lie in a great continental collision, huge granite masses, the earliest fishy seas, great fiery volcanoes or as far away as South America. This book describes the geology of Scotland & Northern Ireland in relation to the important malt whisky producing districts, & offers new insights into the influences on the taste of a good single malt. Fully illustrated throughout by renowned wildlife artist Richard Bell. ...