Scotch - by Margarett Waterbury (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This ultimate guide to Scotch whisky offers an insider's look into one of the world's beloved spirits--its history, production, and traditions--along with tasting notes for more than 200 common bottlings.
- About the Author: Margarett Waterbury is a full-time freelance writer whose work has appeared in Food & Wine, Spirited Magazine, Whisky Advocate, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Capital Press, In Good Tilth, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, Portrait Magazine, Artisan Spirit, and many other publications.
- 320 Pages
- Cooking + Food + Wine, Beverages
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About the Book
The incredible array of Scotch available in a bar or liquor store can be overwhelming--but this comprehensive book is your crash course in Scotch whisky history, production, and appreciation. It covers the land, distilleries, and the different styles, with profiles of more than 200 easily findable bottles including everything from popular blends to coveted single malts. Plus, there's information on touring distilleries. Whether you're a whisky newbie, a die-hard fan, or simply curious, Scotch will be your go-to resource for finding a great dram. The whiskies profiled include:Aberfeldy * anCnoc * Balvenie * Big Peat * Chivas Regal * Dewar's * Douglas Laing * Edradour * GlenAllachie * Glenfiddich * Isle of Arran * J&B * Johnnie Walker * Kilkerran * Lagavulin * Old Pulteney * Royal Lochnagar * Timorous Beastie * Usquaebach * Wemyss Malts
Book Synopsis
This ultimate guide to Scotch whisky offers an insider's look into one of the world's beloved spirits--its history, production, and traditions--along with tasting notes for more than 200 common bottlings. "Scotch whisky [has an] uncanny ability to transform a mundane moment into something special and memorable." --Margarett Waterbury Scotch whisky is beloved around the world. But for the uninitiated, its diversity can be bewildering. This comprehensive guide to Scotch whisky history, production, and appreciation will help you navigate the world of Scotch with confidence. Along with an overview of its intricate production process and tips for visiting your favorite distillery, Scotch features profiles of more than 200 whiskies, from popular blends to coveted single malts, with a special focus on bottles you're likely to find with ease. You'll also find recommendations for matching the right whisky to the right occasion, from great values for everyday imbibing, to worth-the-splurge options for marking life's biggest moments. Whether you're a whisky newbie, a die-hard fan, or simply malt-curious, Scotch will be your go-to resource for demystifying the greatest of whiskies.About the Author
Margarett Waterbury is a full-time freelance writer whose work has appeared in Food & Wine, Spirited Magazine, Whisky Advocate, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Capital Press, In Good Tilth, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, Portrait Magazine, Artisan Spirit, and many other publications. She also judges drinks competitions. Margarett is the former managing editor of Edible Portland, as well as the cofounder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey website twice recognized as Website of the Year at the International Whisky Competition. Margarett was named the 2017 Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year and received fellowships for the Napa Valley Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and in 2019. She lives in Portland, OR. Lew Bryson, the author of Tasting Whiskey (2014) and Whiskey Master Class (2020), is senior drinks writer for The Daily Beast and contributes to Bourbon Plus magazine. He was the former managing editor, features writer, and columnist for Whisky Advocate magazine. He lives with his family in Bucks County, PA.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: Beverages
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Theme: Alcoholic, General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Margarett Waterbury
Language: English
Street Date: October 20, 2020
TCIN: 1003140124
UPC: 9781454934059
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-7479
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.7 pounds
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