20 Best Books About Whiskey (2023 Update)

A stylishly designed gift book to celebrate all things whiskey, with recipes, quotes, history and trivia. the perfect gift for whiskey lovers scotch or irish? bourbon or rye? however you like your whiskey, this book is a masterful blend of history, terminology, tips and memorable quips. topped up with dozens of recipes to suit any whiskey lover's palate – from classic cocktails to scotch-imbued fudge and smoky bourbon glaze – this neat little miscellany will deepen your appreciation of this superlative spirit

Demystify the world of whisky.whisky experts nick morgan and the whisky exchange open the lid on the whisky industry, revealing what makes one of the world's simplest spirits just so popular. everything you need to know about whisky will answer all of your burning questions; from what makes the perfect scotch and how to drink it like a pro to an exploration of distilleries around the world and their fascinating (often scandalous) histories. this indispensable guide is filled with insider tips on finding your new favourite bottle and brewing up the very best whisky based cocktails – essential reading for all whisky fans, novices and experts alike.

The perfect accompaniment to your whiskey tasting journeythe best – and most enjoyable – way to find out about whiskies is by drinking them. this truly hands-on handbook takes you on a tasting journey to discover your own personal whiskey style, and helps you to expand your horizons so you can find a world of new whiskies to enjoy. through a series of guided at-home tastings, you'll get familiar with the full spectrum of whiskey aromas and flavours on offer – from the smokey tang of islay peat to the aromatic scent of japanese oak. find out how to engage all your senses to navigate the range of malts, grains and blended whiskies and get to grips with different whiskey styles. take a tasting tour of the world's finest makers, including iconic scottish distilleries and the small-scale artisan producers all over the globe. and as you become more whisky-confident, you can break out of your whisky comfort zone. do you love the honeyed sweetness of a kentucky bourbon? if so, why not try a smooth malt that's been aged in ex-bourbon barrels? or a creamy, oat-infused irish craft whiskey? guides to whiskey prices and ages will help you to make smart buys. discover how to pour, store and serve whiskies and match them with foods. learn to mix cocktails, from a classic whiskey sour to your own signature creation. with 20 step-by-step whiskey tastings, clear infographics and jargon-busting advice – taste your way to whiskey wisdom.

Once and for all, america learns the likely inventor of its beloved bourbon.bourbon is not just alcohol–this amber-colored drink is deeply ingrained in american culture and tangled in american history. from the early days of raw corn liquor to the myriad distilleries that have proliferated around the country today, bourbon has come to symbolize america. in bourbon: the rise, fall, and rebirth of an american whiskey, award-winning spirits author fred minnick traces bourbon's entire history, from the 1700s with irish, scottish, and french settlers setting up stills and making distilled spirits in the new world through today's booming resurgence. he also lays out in expert detail the critical role this spirit has played throughout the cultural and even political history of the nation–from congress passing whiskey-protection laws to consumers standing in long lines just for a glimpse of a rare bottle of pappy van winkle–complemented by more than 100 illustrations and photos. he studies the men who've been championed as its inventors over time–from daniel boone's cousin to baptist minister elijah craig–and, based on new research and never-before-seen documentation, answers the question of who deserves the credit.

A clever distillation of america's favorite libation, by the new york times best-selling authors of the essential scratch & sniff guide to becoming a wine expert whiskey fever is sweeping the nation. every day, craft distilleries are popping up in remote counties and urban centers, offering a wealth of great choices to consumers–and just as many puzzlements. does the introduction of a simple "e" to go from whisky to whiskey mean anything? what's the difference between scotch and rye? what's canadian whisky anyway? and what about the whiskeys of scotland, japan, and ireland? where's a humble joe to start? in this witty kid-style book on an adult topic, richard betts boils down his know-how into twenty pages, cooling our "brown-sweat" anxieties and dividing whiskey into three simple categories: grain, wood, and place. humorous illustrations and scratch-and-sniff scents (vanilla, sandalwood, grass, and more) help would-be connoisseurs learn their personal preferences. language label and map to your desires included.

Gourmand world cookbook award-winner – best spirits bookjapanese whisky is finally getting the international recognition it deserves. originally created to emulate the malts of scotland, japanese whiskies now hold a distinct and unique place among other world-class spirits. yet, despite having a history going back nearly a century, and winning many prestigious awards in recent years (including whisky magazine’s world whiskies awards in 2016, 2013, 2011, and 2010, and the whisky bible’s world whisky of the year in 2013), japanese whiskies have remained enigmatic and exotic.untii now. in whisky japan, the most comprehensive book on japanese whisky ever available in english, renowned expert dominic roskrow reveals what makes japanese whisky so special and sought-after by whisky connoisseurs everywhere. he introduces the companies that make japanese whisky, and offers detailed portraits of these distilleries, explaining their complex production processes, traditions, and the new innovations that have allowed them to take on and surpass the competition. the reader is carried along on a journey to the very heart of japanese whisky making, with extensive tasting notes for all the leading expressions, a special selection of rare japanese treasures, profile interviews with key personalities, and over 500 beautiful photographs and illustrations. here are the whisky makers, blenders, independent bottlers, retailers, collectors, bloggers, and bartenders. there is a lively guide to the best bars around the world in which to taste japanese whisky, a section on whisky cocktails and food pairings, and useful travel tips on how to get to the distilleries, where to stay, what to eat, and what else there is to do in the area.

"the world has been waiting for this book." —jeffrey morganthaler, author of the bar book and drinking distilled in bourbon curious: a tasting guide for the savvy drinker, award-winning whiskey writer and wall street journal best-selling author fred minnick creates an easy-to-read interactive tasting journey that helps you select barrel-aged bourbons based on your flavor preferences. using the same tasting principles he offers in his kentucky derby museum classes and as a judge at the san francisco world spirits competition, minnick cuts to the chase, dismissing brand marketing and judging only the flavor of this all-american whiskey.bourbon curious groups bourbon into four main flavor profiles—grain, nutmeg, caramel, and cinnamon. while many bourbons boast all four flavor notes, one delicious sensation typically overpowers the rest. this book reveals more than 50 bourbon brands' predominate tastes and suggests cocktail recipes to complement them. in addition, minnick spends some time busting bourbon's myths; unraveling its mysteries; and exploring distiller secrets, disclosing the recipes you won't find on a bottle's label. this updated edition contains all the best new bourbons and revised tasting notes on any bourbons that have undergone a substantial change since the original edition. and like good-tasting bourbon, bourbon curious is approachable to all!

A must-read for aspiring connoisseurs, and a thorough refresher for seasoned whisky lovers."–whiskey advocate winner of the gourmand award in the drink education category (us). the definitive book on understanding and appreciating the exploding world of whiskey. renowned whiskey educator robin robinson demystifies the "water of life" in a definitive, heavily illustrated tome designed to take readers on a global tour of the ever-expanding world of whiskey. across ten robust "classes," robinson explains whiskey history, how it defined the way whiskey is made in different countries and regions, the myriad styles, how aging and finishing works, and the basics of "nosing" and tasting whiskey. in chapters dedicated to american whiskey (including bourbon, tennessee whiskey, and rye), american craft whiskey, scotch, irish, canadian, japanese, and world whiskies, robinson presents the best offerings from new and historic producers, how to choose among them, and how to build a collection of your own. each "class" is a journey into a country's whiskies and makers, including recommended bottles and styles, as well as insider information on how distilleries make their unique offerings. each chapter includes themed tastings organized by bargain, value, special occasion, and splurge price categories. this thoroughly up-to-date and wide-ranging guide also offers helpful recommendations on how to lead your own tasting, a glossary of terms, food pairings, and tips on everything from glassware to whiskey festivals and how to read a label.

The bible of american whiskey has been updated–now with more than 300 entries organized in an a-to-z directory by distillery, then brand, this second edition of american whiskey, bourbon & rye features more than 330 whiskeys, including more than 120 new entries. each section includes a brief history of the maker, along with its location, followed by a full account of each bottling, including details on age, proof, nose, color, body, palate, price, as well as an overall rating. a comprehensive primer provides a short history of the spirit, how it's made, and how to enjoy it, including tips on organizing tasting sessions. also included are a glossary of terms, a selection of top whiskeys by value and ratings, a handy checklist, and two helpful indexes. with this book, choosing from among the many whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes made in america has never been easier.

A word that evokes images of america's outlaw heritage. making moonshine has been such a huge part of our culture that many historians credit it as one of the cornerstones of our nations foundations. how to make moonshine? is quite likely the very question that brought you here. a yearning to learn the traditions that are in danger of being forgotten in the modern, digital era. i wrote this book to pass along the knowledge that was taught to me in the hills of kentucky over 30 years ago. along the way though i developed my own style. i boiled down what i learned and created a simplified style that any beginner can follow. i've developed designs that can be used right in the comfort of you own kitchen or out back in the woods! the truth is that moonshining, aka "home distilling" is a folk art that helped build this country. shine on!

Since 2002 (the year it appeared on export markets) japanese whisky has been consistently winning major international spirits awards. as export production increases and export markets – the usa and france in particular – open up to embrace the quality of these fine malt whiskies, all eyes are on japan.award-winning author and internationally recognized whisky expert dave broom has visited japan 25 times in the past 12 years, studying and learning about its whiskies. in this major new book he shares his personal journey around japan's whisky distilleries and the unique whisky culture of the country.each chapter details the history of the distillery in question, its production and current whiskies (with tasting notes). dave considers along the way why japanese whisky is different, questions of tradition vs innovation, and how whisky links with many aspects of japanese culture. breathtaking photography from kohei take leads the reader deeper into the philosophy behind the drink, making this a must-have edition for any whisky lover, whisky drinker, whisky collector or japanophile.

Whisky is the world’s favourite spirit and is enjoying booming sales, yet too often it’s shrouded in mystery, myth and complex-sounding terminology. this authoritative book, written by three world experts, gives simple advice on how to seek out and enjoy the immense diversity of flavours and styles on offer, and how to become more adventurous. as with any subject, the more you know, the more you can appreciate and enjoy it. this book aims to equip you with enough knowledge to be able to find your way around the whisky sections of a specialist drinks retailer and to help you feel confident choosing whisky in a bar or restaurant. the history of whisky and production methods are clearly explained, and there is advice on how to nose, taste and savour, as well as a selection of classic whisky cocktails and advice on matching food and whisky. the book covers not just famous highland malts, irish pot still whiskeys and american bourbons, but also whiskies from japan, canada, australia and india.

Whiskey lovers will devour this fresh and comprehensive guide to everything there is to know about the world's whiskeys, including scotch and bourbon as well as tennessee, irish, japanese, and canadian whiskeys. you'll learn about the types of whiskey and the distilling traditions of the regions where they are made, how to serve and taste whiskeys to best appreciate and savor them, how to collect and age whiskey for great results, and much more. there are even recipes for cocktails and suggestions for food pairings. this is the guide no whiskey drinker will want to be without!

Raise your glass to the bourbon renaissance with this must-have cocktail collection. made in america and aged in charred new american oak barrels, bourbon is the quintessential us spirit–but the best part is mixing it up into tasty drinks. here are the best of the best. whiskey experts jane danger and alla lapushchik offer timeless classics and forgotten gems, such as the old fashioned and the boulevardier, as well as cutting-edge craft concoctions, including the brown derby and paper plane. they also serve up a short history of bourbon, tips for making delicious infusions and syrups, sidebars chronicling bourbon's influence on american culture, short profiles of the country's best bourbon-focused bars, and a calendar of bourbon festivals and events–everything a bourbon lover could want.

An instant new york times bestseller from the bestselling author of the cost of these dreams the story of how julian van winkle iii, the caretaker of the most coveted cult kentucky bourbon whiskey in the world, fought to protect his family's heritage and preserve the taste of his forebears, in a world where authenticity, like his product, is in very short supply. forty years ago, julian would have laughed in astonishment if you'd told him what lay ahead. he'd just stepped in to try to save the business after his father had died, partly of heartbreak, having been forced to sell the old distillery in a brutal downturn in the market for whiskey. julian's grandfather had presided over a magical kingdom of craft and connoisseurship, a genteel outfit whose family ethos generated good will throughout kentucky and far beyond. there's always a certain amount of romance to the marketing of spirits, but pappy's mission statement captured something real: "we make fine bourbon – at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon." but now the business had hit the wilderness years, and julian could only hang on for dear life, stubbornly committed to preserving his namesake's legacy or going down with the ship. then something like a miracle happened: it turned out that hundreds of very special barrels of whiskey from the van winkle family distillery had been saved by the multinational conglomerate that bought it. with no idea what they had, they offered to sell it to julian, who scrambled to beg and borrow the funds. now he could bottle a whiskey whose taste captured his family's legacy. the result would immediately be hailed as the greatest whiskey in the world – and would soon be the hardest to find. but now, those old barrels were used up, and julian van winkle faced the challenge of his lifetime: how to preserve the taste of pappy, the taste of his family's heritage, in a new age? the amazing wright thompson was invited to be his wingman as he set about to try. the result is an extraordinary testimony to the challenge of living up to your legacy and the rewards that come from knowing and honoring your people and your craft. wright learned those lessons from julian as they applied to the honest work of making a great bourbon whiskey in kentucky, but he couldn't help applying them to his own craft, writing, and his upbringing in mississippi, as he and his wife contemplated the birth of their first child. may we all be lucky enough to find some of ourselves, as wright thompson did, in julian van winkle, and in pappyland.

“the definitive history of bourbon.”—sacramento beea southern independent booksellers alliance bestsellera rollicking biography of bourbon whiskey that doubles as “a complex and entertaining” (wall street journal) history of america itselffew products are so completely or intimately steeped in the american story as bourbon whiskey. as dane huckelbridge's masterfully crafted history reveals, the iconic amber spirit is the american experience, distilled, aged, and sealed in a bottle.

“the definitive history of bourbon.”—sacramento beea southern independent booksellers alliance bestsellera rollicking biography of bourbon whiskey that doubles as “a complex and entertaining” (wall street journal) history of america itselffew products are so completely or intimately steeped in the american story as bourbon whiskey. as dane huckelbridge's masterfully crafted history reveals, the iconic amber spirit is the american experience, distilled, aged, and sealed in a bottle.

This book presents whiskey as a "101 introduction," covering the basics of each major whiskey category and countries of origin: blended american, bourbon, canadian, corn, irish, japanese, rye, scotch, and tennessee whiskey. in addition, i've included a section entitled "101 things you need to know about whiskey." also covered are history, prohibition, definitions & terminology, slang terms, classic & popular cocktails and service, drinks of american presidents and famous people, and whiskey-infused quotes.

Dispatched, from the uk, within 48 hours of ordering. this book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. ripped/damaged jacket. the dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.

Vegan cooking needn't be boring and bland. with this collection of interesting and innovative dishes, you can learn how easy it is to adopt a vegan lifestyle without forfeiting flavor. including great ideas for breakfasts, snacks, main meals and indulgent desserts, this essential guide is an essential addition to any cook's kitchen!