An illustrated A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about whisky, from all over the world.
This is the drinker's guide to every aspect of whisky, from Scotch to Japanese, rye to bourbon and beyond. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavor notes, cocktails and the many varieties of whisky from all around the world, renowned whisky expert Ian Wisniewski explores and unlocks the wonderful world of a drink like no other.
Entries include...
Ageing
American Oak
Bourbon
Burn's Night
Cask Strength
Craft Movement
Dryness
Eco-Production
Fermentation
Flavor Compounds
Independent Bottlers
Japanese Whiskey
Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Master Distiller
Nose
Oak Casks
Organic
Prohibition
Quaich
Sherry Casks
Tannins
Tasting Techniques
Yield
Zero-Emissions
...and many more.
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