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A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavour? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 colour photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.

Blended Scotch is the foundation of the whisky industry, and it is by far the world’s most popular type of whisky. Yet relatively little has been written about it – until now.This beautiful and accessible book is the only one entirely dedicated to the subject of blended Scotch. It has been meticulously researched and authored by two of the world’s foremost whisky writers and is packed with stories and anecdotes, practical information and hundreds of colour images.It explores many key aspects – the history, the theory and the practice of blending – and includes a guide to its assessment and appreciation. It also features a range of classic whisky cocktails and a selection of Scotland’s best-known brands and blending houses.