Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide
by Michael Jackson
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Author: Michael JacksonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-05-16
ISBN: 0789497107
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: DK ADULT
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Book Review: The romance of whiskey
Summary: 5 Stars
Thirty years ago many believed whiskey was a doomed drink. Like wines, whiskey, which originated in Scotland and Ireland--"whiskey" comes from a Celtic word--has become a world-wide phenomenon. Michael Jackson, as famous in the whiskey world as the other Jackson in pop, lays out whiskey's allure and history in "Whiskey: the Definitive World Guide," a Dorling-Kindersley book.
Whiskey is the umbrella for Scotch (comes only out of Scotland), Bourbon, and Whiskey. The British Isles, Canada, the United States, and Japan are the biggest makers and producers of Whiskey.
Jackson explains what creates the wide varieties of whiskeys: climate, geology, water, heather, sea breeze and seaweed, barley, peat, and the various phases of the brewing process.
Paging through the Scotland section of the wonderful single malts was a tourist reminiscence of my very limited tour through Scotch country and visits to several distilleries. Sampling Scotch at ten in the morning is a walk on the wild side, trust me.
When Jackson calls his book "definitive," he is spot on. A walk through the Scotland section lists and describes all single malts, as well as blended scotch, including labels, histories, color, nose, body, palate, finish.
Here's an example:
The Dalmore, 12-year-old
Color: Ruby, amber
Nose: Sweet. Black currant jam. Rum and raisin.
Body: Sweet and rich.
Palate: Smooth and long. Super-ripe, basil, menthol. Dried fruits.
Finish: Malt, balanced, oak.
I love this book and have poured through it over and over. There's a world of information for anyone interested in more than just passing knowledge of the whiskey world of scotch, bourbon, and whiskey.
Summary of Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide
From grain to glass, Whiskey tells you everything and anything you'll ever want to know about whiskey, from storing and serving whiskey, whiskey cocktails, to pairing whiskey with food. Whether interested in the story behind aromas and flavors, what makes certain distilleries unique or how weather and environment influence taste?this is the most fascinating illustrated examination of whiskey on the market.Spirits Books
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