Een uitgebreide gids van meer dan 100 single malt whisky's, inclusief verschillende zeldzame verborgen schatten. Een gedetailleerde uitleg van het whisky-distillatieproces, compleet met een volledige woordenlijst van termen. Elke whisky wordt vergezeld van een schat aan feiten over de distilleerderij, evenals de proeffeiten en aanbevelingen van de auteur. Volledig geïllustreerd met foto's van etiketten en flessen, plus gedetailleerde kaarten van het gebied.
Smooth, well-rounded and mellow, the word whisky conjures up a picture of an amber coloured liquid with a complex range of tastes and aromas. This connoisseur’s guide is a comprehensive directory of more than one hundred of the best of these golden treasures, including several rare whiskies. Each whisky featured in the book is accompanied by a wealth of distillery facts, and the author’s personal tasting notes and recommendations. If you’re unsure about whether you like a smooth single malt or prefer a layered blend, The Connoisseur’s Guide to Whisky is the perfect introduction to the complicated world of whiskies. Details are also given of rare malts, whiskies from distilleries that have ceased production, and whiskies at ages and strengths not generally commercially available. Helen Arthur is a respected whisky connoisseur who has written extensively on the subject. She has contributed articles to many newspapers and journals including Whisky Magazine, and has written a number of books.
This lavish, richly illustrated book is a fascinating, leisurely journey through the world of whisky, from its history and how and where it is made, to how and where to enjoy the world's best wee dram. Read the histories of the world's most renowned distilleries, about how whisky earned its international reputation and its unique mystique, and how the culture of whisky has developed and played out in politics, crime and the big business of advertising. A complete chronicle of the 'water of life, ' "Whisky" looks at single malts and blends from around the world -- Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Canada, the United States, and Japan -- and includes: - the history and romance of whisky -- from the early days of distilling to today's giant producers - expert tasting notes on over 60 whiskies - directory of the author's favorite whiskies, including tasting notes - how whisky is made, the importance of water, malt, peat and climate - an around-the-world tour of the world's whiskies - whisky in advertising - tips on how to choose and enjoy whisky - where to buy whisky and pubs in which to enjoy whisky - whisky societies to join and distilleries to visit. A pleasure to read and filled with sidebars, panels and over 240 color photographs and illustrations, this handsome book is a stunning and impressive choice.
Mit diesem Buch lernen sie den Whisky in seiner edelsten Ausprägung kennen: den Single Malt. Es bietet sowohl einen fundierten historischen Überblick als auch Informationen zu den schottischen Ursprungsregionen sowie zum Destillations- und Reifungsprozeß dieses >Wassers des Lebens<. Das sich anschließende alphabetisch gegliederte Verzeichnis informiert über die bedeutendsten Brennereien in Schottland, Irland und Japan. Über 100 Single Malts werden anhand ihrer Charakteristika in Duft und Geschmack vorgestellt. Die klare Gliederung ermöglicht einen schnellen Überblick über Alter, Abfüllung und verliehene Auszeichnungen. Das Glossar und das Verzeichnis der wichtigsten Lieferanten und Lokalitäten, die über eine bedeutende Auswahl an Single Malts verfügen, machen dieses Handbuch zu einem unverzichtbaren Nachschlagewerk für Kenner und Genießer.
