Mitchell Beazley Pocket Whisky Book

by Charles MacLean

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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.
  • ISBN10 1840000228
  • ISBN13 9781840000221
  • Publish Date 12 February 1998
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 25 June 2001
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
  • Imprint Mitchell Beazley
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 224
  • Language English