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Whiskypedia

Whiskypedia

A Compendium of Scotch Whisky

by Charles MacLean
Paperback
Publication Date: 17/05/2016

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  • An authority on Scotch whisky
  • An ideal addition to a collection of whisky books for beginners or whisky distilling books
  • Fantastic gift for any whisky lovers

Have you ever wondered why Scotch whisky tastes the way it does? Have you ever questioned the history of whisky and how its flavor notes have changed over the years? If so, then this book is for you The flavor of Scotch whisky is influenced by a combination of history, craft, science, and tradition. Whether it is single malt Scotch whisky, dalmore whisky, or peat whisky, you will learn something about it in this book.

This book on scotch is also a compendium of curiosities Learn about bottles of scotch, including orbit bottle labels, whiskey green labels, and more. Whiskypedia also outlines information about individual distilleries. Each one provides their whiskies with unique characteristics. They are grounded in the craft and custom of the distillery and its district, but the real key influences on the flavor are how the spirit is matured, the distilling equipment itself, and how the distilling equipment is operated. This guide explores all of those influences and more.

Whiskypedia is the first comprehensive source of the flavor and character of every malt whisky in Scotland. Written by Charles MacLean, "a world authority on malt whisky" (Daily Telegraph), shares his wisdom throughout this book. The history of Scotch whisky and information on Scotch distilling are also included. John MacPherson's stunning photos compliment the text well. This is an ideal book about Scotch for any whisky fan.

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ISBN:
9781510702882
9781510702882
Category:
Alcoholic beverages
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
17-05-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
196.85x127x15.24mm
Weight:
0.32kg
Charles MacLean

Charles MacLean has ben described by The Times as Scotland's leading whisky expert. He has been researching and writing about whisky for 35 years, and has published 15 books on the subject, including Malt Whisky, which won a Glenfiddich Award, and Whisky: A Liquid History, which won 'Wine & Spirits Book of the Year' in the James Beard Awards 2005 and 'Best Drinks Book' in the International Food Media Awards 2005.

He was founding editor of Whisky Magazine (1997), contributes regularly to many publications and has written historical and promotional materials for all the leading Scotch whisky companies.

He is a member of the Judging Panel (Spirits) of the International Wines & Spirits Competition, was runner-up as 'Communicator of the Year' in the 2003 IWSC Awards and won 'Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Scotch Whisky' in the 2012 Awards.

He was elected a Keeper of the Quaich in 1992, elevated to Master of the Quaich in 2009.

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