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The Gaelic word for whisky is Uisge beatha, translated literally as
'water of life'. That is as a good a starting place as any to enjoy
whisky, as a connoisseur, taster or just an occasional tippler.
This beautifully produced volume, Scotch Whisky: The Essential
Guide for Single Malt Lovers goes on an incredible journey around
Scotland and back in time too. Written by a Scotsman who considers
it a blessing to grow up with Scotch whisky, you will learn about
the history of whisky distillation, the famous men whose passion
can be found in their special malts, and take tours of the main
whisky regions, including the Western Isles, Speyside, Highlands,
Lowlands, and Campbeltown, visiting some of the greatest names in
the production of Scotch, The Glenlivet, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie,
Balvenie, Talisker - other brands (more than 100 of them) are
available. Written with a passion and love for the subject Scotch
Whisky: The Essential Guide for Single Malt Lovers is complemented
by stunning photographs, maps and artworks. It make this superb
book a unique insight into Scotch whisky, one of the world's most
loved drinks.
Champagne: Wine of Kings and the King of Wines guides you through
the astounding history of how this delicious drink became the
hallmark of celebrations, commiserations and partying across the
globe. It covers the process of making champagne and the vintage
years and the special cuvees; the history of champagne; individual
entries on all the major Champagne Houses, the lesser estates,
co-operatives, growers and variations of sparkling wine; the social
and cultural impact of champagne - how it has become a part of
certain traditions; by a man with great knowledge of the drinks
business, the beautifully illustrated Champagne: Wine of Kings and
the King of Wines is for the connoisseur and the newcomer alike.
This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
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