Whiskey Master Class

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and More

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Pub Date 18 Feb 2020 | Archive Date 22 Jan 2020

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Go beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite style of whiskey.

Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey—a longtime editor of Whisky Advocate and author of the definitive guide Tasting Whiskey. In this book, Lew shares everything he's learned on his journey through the worlds of bourbon, Scotch, rye, Japanese whiskey, and more (yes, there are tasty Canadian and Irish whiskeys as well!). In this book, you'll find it all:An overview of the different types of whiskeys, including the rules and identities of each. He also includes information on craft whiskeys, which tend to be more creative and freewheeling than the styles made by traditional producers.Exploration of the key whiskey ingredients, with a close look at the flavor contributions of malt, peat, corn, rye, wheat—even water matters.Distillation for non-distillers and the beauty of barrels: Whiskey is both an art and a science, and what's in the glass is affected by things like pot stills vs. column stills, barrel char, and of course, time. Numerous interviews with master distillers, still makers, and other artisans at the top of their field.Tasting notes throughout so you can identify the whiskeys you might want to try next.Every chapter contains a variety of unique, often behind-the-scenes photography. And with whiskey as the subject, this is a class where you'll want to do the homework!
Go beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite style of whiskey.

Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey—a longtime editor of ...

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ISBN 9781558329812
PRICE US$26.99 (USD)
PAGES 256

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3.5 stars...A very nice book on the history and specifics of making whiskey. Also lists a wide variety of whiskeys to try.

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Excellent book that describes every aspect of whiskey from the raw ingredients to the final product. Describes the many variants of whiskey as well as other drinks that claim to be whiskey but really aren't. I like the recommendations on specific brands of whiskey in each section. Clearly written, easily understandable, and well illustrated.

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