A Field Guide to Whisky: An Expert Compendium to Take Your Passion and Knowledge to the Next Level

by Hans Offringa

A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavor? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 color photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.  

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Food, Alcohol

321 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2017

Reviews

[Cody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting albeit a bit dull.

[Tyrel Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really great overview of whiskey, where and how it's made, and the current state of the whiskey world. It got a bit list-y in certain places, but that was a small price to pay.

[Dan Sander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it and learn so much about whiskey and bourbon!

[Alexander Jakel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great overview on the world of whiskey. Lots of great information that is well broken down. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about whiskey in general.