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The Philosophy of Whisky

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Philosophy of Whisky
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Billy Abbott
SeriesPhilosophies
Series part Volume No. 9
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 130
Category/GenreCocktails
ISBN/Barcode 9780712354554
ClassificationsDewey:641.252
Audience
General
Illustrations 20+ mono illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher British Library Publishing
Imprint British Library Publishing
Publication Date 14 October 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

'The true pioneer of civilization is not the newspaper, not religion, not the railroad but Whiskey!' - Mark Twain From illicit distillation to worldwide export, whisky has a powerful and multi-faceted history. Writers including Robert Burns, James Joyce and Haruki Murakami have all mused on it, and there are strong opinions on every aspect, even down to how the word itself should be spelled. A staple of the classic cocktail, whisky is at the heart of diverse cultures around the globe, both in the established whisky traditions of Scotland and Ireland and in newer practices, such as the first Swedish malt whisky distillery, Mackmyra, opened in 1999. This book will take you to whisky landmarks all over the world, including the record-breaking Karuizawa distillery in Japan and Kavalan, the distillery that put Taiwanese whisky on the map. Get to grips with the four key ingredients - grain, wood, yeast and time - then learn how to taste whisky like a pro, from glassware to cocktails, and become a part of the international whisky family.

Author Biography

Billy Abbott is a drinks writer, presenter and trainer specialising in whisky. He organises tastings and classes around the world, as well as judging awards and writing for The Whisky Exchange.