The Whiskies of Scotland: Encounters of a Connoisseur
The Whiskies of Scotland: Encounters of a Connoisseur
Glenfiddich Trophy and five-time award winner Michael Jackson goes deep into the world of whisky, visiting 12 distilleries and discussing the terroir that shapes the taste of this classic liquor. Jackson’s passion for Scotland and its national drink comes through clearly and deliciously, and photographer Harry Cory Wright beautifully captures the landscape’s magnificent colors and textures.
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The Whisky History Picture Book,
By now you already know if you like scotch whisky. Now you are looking at this book because you want to know more than just that you like it. The pictures aren’t of whisky in a glass or the bottle and label. They show a moment in the making of it or the scene where barley is harvested or a wave splashing by a seaside distillery.
Keep it on your scotch shelf or by the armchair you like to sit in when you sip a dram. More picture than text, the history of the product is brief and easily read without delving too deeply. Hold the glass to your nose and smell the malt and peat. Hold a sip on your tongue and look at the photos of landscape that brings you this treat of relaxation. The narrative reads quickly and moves lightly from one topic to another. Not a collection of reviews, this is more like a travelogue from a whisky tour.
I bought this book in November 2011. Previously, in January 2011, I purchased “Scotland and Its Whiskies (Hardcover)” and found out that this is the same book. The difference is mainly that the format of “The Whiskies of Scotland” is larger, pictures are cropped differently and text layout is slightly changed to accommodate the narrower pages. You can save a few dollars by picking the new edition. I’m a little disappointed but I guess someone will get the new one as a seasonal gift.
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|Great Book for Scotch Ratings,
This book give ratings of all major and minor Scotch’s. It also gives information on the making of Scotch. I have bought a couple of them as gifts also.
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