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The Philosophy of Whisky
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.
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The Philosophy of Whisky
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.
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The Philosophy of Whisky

The Philosophy of Whisky

by Billy Abbott
The Philosophy of Whisky

The Philosophy of Whisky

by Billy Abbott

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780712354554
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication date: 05/01/2022
Series: British Library Philosophy of series
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

What is Whisky? 1

The Ingredients 9

Whisky Around the World 19

Scotland 21

Ireland 34

United States of America 46

Canada 59

Japan 64

The Rest of the World 74

Drinking Whisky 81

The Future of Whisky 97

Further Reading 101

List of Illustrations 103

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