This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of gin. It includes a fascinating history of the product itself, how it's made, how best to drink it and details of the world's best gins.
'1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die' takes you on a fascinating global whisky tour - from Scotland and Ireland through North America, Japan, India, and the rest of the world - providing insights into the 1001 best and most exciting whiskies ever made.
Focusing on 525 completely new whiskies that have come onto the market since 1995, this book includes 120 re-tastings and re-evaluations of whiskies originally featured in the third edition. In addition there are over 800 tasting notes and a quick reference to 115 distilleries.
There are few spirits that command such dedication, interest and affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetime's hobby can be launched.
Whisky or whiskey? With ice or without? A peaty island malt or a mellow Lowland dram? This fully illustrated book will give you all the information and advice you need to appreciate whisky. It includes the origins and history of whisky; how whiskies are made today; a guide to Scottish distilleries and single-malt whiskies; how to drink and appreciate whisky; and sections on whiskies of the world, including Irish whiskey and bourbon.