The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (2nd Edition)

The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (2nd Edition)
by Kevin Erskine

The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (2nd Edition)
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Author: Kevin Erskine
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-01
ISBN: 0977199118
Number of pages: 100
Publisher: Doceon Press

Book Reviews of The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (2nd Edition)

Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a great, extremely readable, basic introduction to single malt scotch -- how it's made and what some of the basic distinctions are. Reading it won't make you an expert, but it will probably make you more knowledgeable than most of your friends -- and you'll have fun while learning. It's short, succinct and very enjoyable. A terrific place to start learning about single malt.

Summary of The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (2nd Edition)

New Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition.

Finally! A book for the novice...

Contrary to popular belief, Scotch is not just for old men sitting around stuffy country clubs...it's the original luxury spirit and it's now more popular than ever!

But for someone who wants to learn about Scotch, it can be a little intimidating - overwhelming even; all those unfamiliar terms, different brands - the novice has no idea where to get started.

Most books on the topic are written for those already familiar with Scotch and tend to concentrate on author ratings, distillery overviews, and tasting notes. They simply do not address the needs of someone new to Scotch.

That's where The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch comes in.

Readers will learn:

  • How to read a label.
  • How whisky is made, aged, and bottled.
  • The difference between blended scotch and single malts.
  • The difference between whisky & whiskey.
  • About the four primary whisky regions of Scotland, and why you shouldn't worry about them.
  • How to taste Scotch properly.
  • Most importantly, how to determine what you will like.

In the end, this book will equip readers with the fundamentals, enabling them to continue to explore the great taste of single malt Scotch whisky on their own.

With new-found knowledge, what once seemed like an overwhelming number of choices will suddenly become an infinite number of unique possibilities to experience and enjoy!

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