Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History

by Charles Maclean (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $11.69

  Whisky is widely considered the finest spirit in the world and its history has evolved against a fascinating backdrop. This is the story of a traditional spirit with an intriguing past. The book explores and unfolds, decade by decade, the history, secrets and untold tales surrounding one of the world's most popular tipples. Beginning as far back as 2000 BC, the tales move through the centuries to the present day, looking at the fascinating characters who smuggled, bribed, conspired and advertised with a vengeance to turn whisky from a common man's drink into an integral and admired part of popular Scottish heritage.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.21

  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.