This concise, fun and informative guide is for anyone who loves whisky or wants to know more about it. Using the WhiskyTubeMap - a unique flavour map which shows how different whiskies relate to each other in terms of taste - it introduces the most popular distilleries, styles and types of whisky from around the globe. Whether you're a complete novice, a seasoned whisky aficionado or just want to broaden your whisky horizons, it's the perfect companion to one of the world's favourite drinks.

Autorentext

Blair Bowman has been a whisky enthusiast since helping found Aberdeen University's Malt Whisky Society. He currently writes for Scottish Field as their Whisky Columnist and is a contributing editor to the Cask & Still, Scotland's newest whisky magazine. Nikki Welch is the creator of the WineTubeMap and flavour tube map concept, and author of the bestselling Pocket Guide to Wine. She has worked in the wine trade for 15 years.

Zusammenfassung
New edition of the bestselling guide to whisky. The ever-expanding world of whisky can be a daunting one, with a deluge of new brands, distilleries and literature on the subject making it all but impossible for the amateur whisky drinker to find their way. Blair Bowman provides a compact and accessible, easy-to-use guide to help budding whisky enthusiasts on their way. The Pocket Guide to Whisky explores every kind of whisky, from the well-known Scottish giants of Glenlivet, to the exotic Japanese Hibiki, and includes the ever-growing and hotly debated blended whiskies too! This little volume will tell you everything you need to know, from what to look for in whisky and what to avoid, to getting the best value for money to the perfect accompaniments to your dram and the ideal whisky for every occasion.