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1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die
This latest volume in the hugely popular 1001 series supplies the connoisseurs’ scoop on the finest spirits from the Scottish highlands to the exotic new whiskies emanating from Japan and the evolving world of American micro-distilleries. The book also covers bourbons and ryes, making this the go-to volume for the serious whisky connoisseur as well as the passionate beginner.
This essential guide represents the collective, subjective wisdom of an international team of critics who winnow the world of spirits down to the “must-try” whiskies—from high-quality, mass-produced brands to small-batch specialty bourbons from micro-distilleries. Each entry includes critical tasting notes, a history of the distillery, and temperature recommendations.
From grain to glass, everything important is covered—including storing and serving whiskies, making whisky cocktails, and pairing whisky with food—making this the most important illustrated exploration of whisky published in years.
This essential guide represents the collective, subjective wisdom of an international team of critics who winnow the world of spirits down to the “must-try” whiskies—from high-quality, mass-produced brands to small-batch specialty bourbons from micro-distilleries. Each entry includes critical tasting notes, a history of the distillery, and temperature recommendations.
From grain to glass, everything important is covered—including storing and serving whiskies, making whisky cocktails, and pairing whisky with food—making this the most important illustrated exploration of whisky published in years.
960 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2012
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September 23, 2014
A large, comprehensive, and informative tome on current whiskies. Full of facts, opinions, and entertaining tasting notes (one of my favourites is for the Glen Garioch 1975 - read and enjoy). The variety of authors means you'll get some variance in the enthusiasm and level of detail from scotch to scotch, but it evens out the field since in any endeavour that is as personal and subjective as taste, there's bound to be favourites, and this way you can see how one man's trash might be another man's treasure. Some of these beverages, however, sound like they fall firmly in the trash category. A decent balance of clear, up-to-date photographs with write ups on multiple offerings within a given family of whisky. Some international offerings from Ireland, Wales, France, etc. and a good searchable index at the back. No touring tips other than what you get in an individual write-up (everyone raves about the Cafe at Ardbeg!), but if you're seeking a "bible" of contemporary whisky offerings, this comes damn close. Heavy as hell but a fun read, and a good starting point for collecting or further research.
July 1, 2015
Very useful resource for the beginning whiskey enthusiasts. These drams are not cheap and it's nice to have an idea of what you are getting into. Only downside is that the world of whiskey continues to change year to year. And what was true when this book was written might not be as true when you go to consume that drink.
February 21, 2015
Exhaustive! Informative! Educational! Sensational!
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