From illicit distillation to worldwide export, whiskey has a powerful and multi-faceted history. Writers including Robert Burns, James Joyce and Haruki Murakami have all mused on it, and there are strong opinions on every aspect, even down to how the word itself should be spelled. A staple of the classic cocktail, whiskey is at the heart of various cultures around the globe, both in the established whiskey traditions of Scotland and Ireland and in newer practices, such as the first Swedish malt whiskey distillery, Mackmyra, opened in 1999. This book will take you to whiskey landmarks all over the world, including the record-breaking Karuizawa distillery in Japan and Kavalan, the distillery that puts Taiwanese whiskey on the map. Get to grips with the four key ingredients - grain, wood, yeast and time - then learn how to taste whiskey like a pro, from glassware to cocktails, and become a part of the international whiskey family.

Language: English