The Story of Whisky

Adventures and Anecdotes Covering 1000 Years to the Present Day.

We are drinking less these days, but we are more discerning. We sip, mix and want to know more about our chosen spirit. The Story of Whisky: Adventures and anecdotes covering 1000 years to the present day gives a comprehensive history and overview of this fascinating subject.

Beginning with the origins of distilling in 1200BC by alchemists in China and India, journey through whisky’s early origins as an illicit alcohol made in the hills of Scotland and Ireland, to the exciting small-batch whiskies being produced today by craft distillers and master blenders all over the world. Yes, this is a truly international spirit.

Through over 100 stories, legends and anecdotes, discover the origins of the quaich, whisky glass and corkscrew; and look inside iconic distilleries from around the world with stunning photographs and historic images. This is a gift-quality volume and bound to be popular with whisky lovers.

Award-winning writers Charles MacLean and Gavin D. Smith offer a rollocking narrative, describing the adventures of the legendary characters who shaped the whisky industry. With flavour influenced as much by history, craft and tradition as it is by science, in The Story of Whisky, find out why your drink tastes the way it does, where whisky flavours come from and how they are changing to be just as relevant in the future.

The Story of Whisky: Adventures and anecdotes covering 1000 years to the present day
Authors: Charles MacLean, Gavin D. Smith
Published by‏: Pavilion Books
Price: £45.00
ISBN-13: 978-0008735869