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 flavour 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 Process
Bourbon
Craft Movement
Fermentation
Flavour Compounds
Irish Whiskey
Japanese Whiskey
Master Distiller
Old Fashioned
Organic Whisky
Prohibition
Tasting Techniques
Wine Casks
...and many more.

About the Author
Ian Wisniewski is a food, drink and travel writer and broadcaster, specializing 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 encyclopedic 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, the highest honour bestowed by the Keepers of the Quaich, Scotland's premier whisky society.


Book Information
ISBN 9781784725488
Author Ian Wisniewski
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Mitchell Beazley
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 640g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 156mm * 26mm