Whiskypedia (New and Updated Edition)
A Gazetteer of Scotch Whisky
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'Scotland's leading whisky expert'
» The Times
The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky.
Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by science. Whiskypedia explores these influences. Introductory sections provide an historical overview, and an explanation of the contribution made by each stage of the production process.
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The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky.
Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by science. Whiskypedia explores these influences. Introductory sections provide an historical overview, and an explanation of the contribution made by each stage of the production process.
Each entry provides a brief account of the distillery's history and curiosities, lists the bottlings which are currently available, details how the whisky is made, and explores the flavour and character of each make.
Fully revised and updated edition with new entries on the latest distilleries at Portintruan, Uile-beist, Port of Leith, Jackton, Cabrach, Dunphail and Kythe.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Birlinn Ltd
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781780278056
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
Om forfatteren
Charles MacLean is the author of nine books on the subject, including the standard work on whisky brands, Scotch Whisky, and the authoritative Malt Whisky, both of which were short-listed for Glenfiddich Awards. His Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History won Wine & Spirits Book of the Year in the 2004 James Beard Awards and Best Drink Book in the World at the Food Media Awards. He is a consultant to the whisky industry, and to Bonhams International Auctioneers, and sits on the judging panel of the International Wine & Spirits Awards.
Anmeldelser
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'Scotland's leading whisky expert'
» The Times
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'A world authority on malt whisky'
» Daily Telegraph
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'Charles MacLean writes like no other expert on the subject . . . informed and highly entertaining'
» The Independent
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'Charles MacLean has earned a reputation as the world's leading authority on Scotch whisky'
» Wall Street Journal
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'The doyen of whisky writers'
» Tom Morton, BBC Scotland