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Peter Hofmann
Whisky - An encyclopaedia Cultural history, production, consumption and whisk(e)y distilleries all over the world |
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| Whisky or Whiskey, as it is spelt in Ireland and certain parts of the United States, is currently the unquestioned No. 1 beverage among spirits. Atmospheric whisky bars and joints offering rare specialties pop up like mushrooms everywhere. As fine whiskies keep expanding, there is a growing interest in comprehensive background information. This book is the first to comprehensively cover all relevant information on the subject: • Origins and development of distillation and whisky production in all relevant countries – starting with 15th century Ireland and Scotland and rounding off with modern trends in various parts of the world • All the important whisky countries and regions • The production of malt, grain and blended whisky as well as specialties • Explanation of all technical terms related to whisky • Hints for the proper consumption of whisky • Portraits of more than 200 distilleries all over the world – including all relevant distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Canada and the USA – featuring texts and images, along with practical overviews of facts for visitors and ratings of the manufactories ranking from 1 to 5 stars • Including photos, informative maps and colourful illustrations Great fun to read and leaf through and at the same time an indispensable reference book for whisky enthusiasts and amateurs alike. Contents include History and culture of whisky: History of distillation The »invention« of whisky Production of whisky: Types of whisky Production of malt whisky Production of grain whisky Production of blended whisky Special whisky filling Whisky regions of Scotland Whisk(e)ys from other parts of the world: Ireland, Japan, Canada, USA, Australia, New-Zealand, Europe and Asia How to enjoy whisky: Basics on whisky consumption Main taste groups Distilleries of the world through words and images: Scotland: 123 malt and 15 grain distilleries Ireland: 7 distilleries Japan: 9 distilleries Canada: 11 distilleries USA: 18 distilleries Photos: Peter Hofmann and others |
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