Mitchell Beazley Pocket Whisky Book (Mitchell Beazley pocket guides)

by Charles Maclean (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.28

  This newly revised edition by the author of Malt Whisky presents a comprehensive and fascinating guide to every available single malt, vatted malt, grain and liqueur whisky and features all the leading brands of blended whisky.The purpose of the book is simple: to encourage the enjoyment and appreciation of Scotch. Maclean begins with an introduction that offers a brief history of Scotch and of the whisky industry, with some observations on whisky tasting and appreciation. The main sections of the book are laid out alphabetically as a directory of brands. These are followed by an immensely useful appendix that includes a glossary; a whisky flavor checklist; a list of distilleries that welcome visitors; details of a handful of whisky societies; some remarks about collecting whiskies and a bibliography.The Pocket Guide to Scotch Whisky will undoubtedly add to the enjoyment of uisge beatha - the water of life.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.28

  An introduction to all the famous brands of Scotch whisky.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.28

  This guide is for both the novice and the connoisseur. It features a brief history of the subject and an exploration of the distilling process, whisky categories and regions. It contains a A-Z directory of whiskies, divided into two sections: single malt and grain whiskies, and blended whiskies.