The Whisky Dictionary: An A–Z of whisky, from history & heritage to distilling & drinking

The Whisky Dictionary: An A–Z of whisky, from history & heritage to distilling & drinking

Ian Wisniewski
$20.00
Publication Date: October 1st, 2019
Publisher:
Mitchell Beazley
ISBN:
9781784725488
Pages:
256

Description

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...AgeingAmerican OakBourbonBurn's NightCask StrengthCraft MovementDrynessEco-ProductionFermentationFlavor CompoundsIndependent BottlersJapanese WhiskeyKentucky Bourbon FestivalMaster DistillerNoseOak CasksOrganicProhibitionQuaichSherry CasksTanninsTasting TechniquesYieldZero-Emissions...and many more.

About the Author

Ian Wisniewski is a food, drink and travel writer and broadcaster, specialising in spirits, particularly whisky and especially Scotch whisky. He is the author of three books on whisky, including Classic Malt Whisky, and contributes to various publications including Whisky Magazine, Whisky Quarterly and Malt Whisky Yearbook, and was a contributor to Michael Jackson's encyclopaedic book, Whisky. He conducts tutored tastings and classes on whisky, and visits distilleries on a regular basis to learn more about the production process, which is one of his favourite subjects. He is a Master of the Quaich.