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Explore the history, craft, and science behind every Scotch whisky.

Whiskypedia (New and Updated Edition)

A Gazetteer of Scotch Whisky

$59.14

  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    31 October 2024

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Summary

The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky.

Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by science. Whiskypedia explores these influences. Introductory sections provide an historical overview, and an explanation of the contribution made by each stage of the production process.

Each entry provides a brief account…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781780278896
ISBN-10:1780278896
Author:Charles MacLean
Publisher:Birlinn General
Imprint:Birlinn Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Edition:6th
Release Date:31 October 2024
Weight:666g
Dimensions:21mm x 129mm x 198mm
A-Format
B-Format
Whiskypedia (New and Updated Edition) by Charles MacLean - ISBN: 9781780278896
129 × 198 mm
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A4
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Scotland’s leading whisky expert’

* The Times *

‘A world authority on malt whisky’

* Daily Telegraph *

‘Charles MacLean writes like no other expert on the subject … informed and highly entertaining’

* The Independent *

‘Charles MacLean has earned a reputation as the world’s leading authority on Scotch whisky’

* Wall Street Journal *

‘The doyen of whisky writers’

– Tom Morton * BBC Scotland *

About The Author

Charles MacLean

Charles MacLean is the author of nine books on the subject [of whisky], including the standard work on whisky brands, Scotch Whisky, and the authoritative Malt Whisky, both of which were short-listed for Glenfiddich Awards. His Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History won Wine & Spirits Book of the Year in the 2004 James Beard Awards and Best Drink Book in the World at the Food Media Awards. He is a consultant to the whisky industry and sits on the judging panel of the International Wine & Spirits Awards.

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