Peat Smoke and Spirit

Peat Smoke and Spirit
Author: Andrew Jefford
Publisher: Headline
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2005-06-06
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780747245780

Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shores, to intimate descriptions of the beautiful wildlife, landscape and topography of the island. Interwoven through these different narrative strands comes the story of the whiskies themselves, traced from a distant past of bothies and illegal stills to present-day legality and prosperity. The flavour of each spirit is analysed and the differences between them teased out, as are the stories of the notable men and women who have played such a integral part in their creation. PEAT SMOKE AND SPIRIT is the last word on Islay and its whiskies.

Whisky Island

Whisky Island
Author: Andrew Jefford
Publisher: Headline Home
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Whiskey
ISBN: 9781472262226

This is a reissue edition of the previously published title Peat Smoke and Spirit (9780747245780), published in 2005. 'This is not simply an appreciation of whisky, but a voyage into the history and geography of a tiny Scottish island' Daily Mail Those who discover malt whisky quickly learn that the malts made on the Isle of Islay are some of the wildest and most characterful in the malt-whisky spectrum. In Whisky Island, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered: from its history and stories of the many shipwrecks which litter its shores, to the beautiful wildlife, landscape and topography of the island revealed through intimate descriptions of the austerely beautiful and remote countryside. Interleaved through these different narrative strands comes the story of the whiskies themselves, traced from a distant past of bothies and illegal stills to present-day legality and prosperity. The flavour of each spirit is analysed and the differences between them teased out, as are the stories of the notable men and women who have played such a integral part in their creation.

Kudelka and First Dog's Spiritual Journey

Kudelka and First Dog's Spiritual Journey
Author: Jon Kudelka
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2014-12-08
Genre: Australian wit and humor
ISBN: 9780980450811

The explosive and hitherto unseen collected diaries ofJON KUDELKA and FIRST DOG ON THE MOON from their first safari as founding members of the Global Electrovelocipede Whisky Appreciation National Treasure Gonzo Cartoonist Other People's Money Expeditionary Society. There is whisky, bickering and also cheese.

Whiskey Women

Whiskey Women
Author: Fred Minnick
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1612345646

Shortly after graduating from University of Glasgow in 1934, Elizabeth “Bessie” Williamson began working as a temporary secretary at the Laphroaig Distillery on the Scottish island Islay. Williamson quickly found herself joining the boys in the tasting room, studying the distillation process, and winning them over with her knowledge of Scottish whisky. After the owner of Laphroaig passed away, Williamson took over the prestigious company and became the American spokesperson for the entire Scotch whisky industry. Impressing clients and showing her passion as the Scotch Whisky Association’s trade ambassador, she soon gained fame within the industry, becoming known as the greatest female distiller. Whiskey Women tells the tales of women who have created this industry, from Mesopotamia’s first beer brewers and distillers to America’s rough-and-tough bootleggers during Prohibition. Women have long distilled, marketed, and owned significant shares in spirits companies. Williamson’s story is one of many among the influential women who changed the Scotch whisky industry as well as influenced the American bourbon whiskey and Irish whiskey markets. Until now their stories have remained untold.

Peat and Whisky

Peat and Whisky
Author: Mike Billett
Publisher: Saraband
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2023-10-12
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1915089964

“Outstanding … among the most important books about whisky ever written.” Charles MacLean BRINGING TOGETHER LANDSCAPES, geology, history, people and their whisky, and addressing the key role of peatlands in mitigating climate change, Peat and Whisky: The Unbreakable Bond is a love letter to Scotland and the unique substance that forms part of the DNA of Scotch whisky. Through epic journeys around Scotland and back in time, Mike Billett dives deep into the science and stories of ancient peatlands and bogs, capturing the spirit of places where whisky has been distilled for centuries. He sheds light on how peat imparts its distinctive aroma and flavour to the world’s finest single malts. He looks back to tradition and heritage, as well as forward to a future in which the dark matter will remain part of the recipe for liquid gold, while at the same time becoming an increasingly precious living sponge for atmospheric carbon. He takes us to places where the bond between peat and whisky is growing around the world. Whether you’re a whisky connoisseur, a lover of Scotland’s environment and beautiful landscapes, an armchair traveller or a history buff, this unforgettable book will deepen your appreciation for the land itself and help you to understand the profound connection between peat and the unmistakable character of uisge beatha, the water of life.

The Founder's Tale

The Founder's Tale
Author: Pip Hills
Publisher: Birlinn
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2019-10-10
Genre: Scotch whiskey
ISBN: 9781780276281

This is the story of how one man, with a bit of help from his friends, created a revolution in the hitherto staid world of Scotch Whisky. But by creating the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, he gave whisky drinkers access to the finest distilled liquor on the planet - and what's more, he had a great time doing it. The book is a collection of stories about Pip and his friends and how they brought Scotland's finest product to a waiting world. It begins in a small farm in Aberdeenshire and moves through high places (The World Trade Center) and low (a jungle dive in the South Seas), with the help of the famous and the obscure, the good, the bad and the mildly delinquent. There are high mountains and wild seas, and a trip (with whisky) to Communist eastern Europe in a vintage Lagonda.

101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (Revised & Updated)

101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (Revised & Updated)
Author: Ian Buxton
Publisher: Headline
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2011-08-04
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0755362985

Revised and updated in 2013, 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to complete their whisky education. Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ridiculously limited and the absurdly expensive, whisky expert Ian Buxton recommends an eclectic selection of old favourites, stellar newcomers and mystifyingly unknown drams that simply have to be drunk. The book decodes the marketing hype and gets straight to the point; whether from India, America, Sweden, Ireland, Japan or the hills, glens and islands of Scotland, here are the 101 whiskies that you really want. Try them before you die - Slainte!

Hacking Whiskey

Hacking Whiskey
Author: Aaron Goldfarb
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780999661246

Hacking Whiskey is the opposite of stuffy, preachy books on how to drink whiskey "the right way." Aaron Goldfarb, the writer behind the most googled article about infinity bottles, has gathered all the whiskey hacks to help readers turn average whiskey into a better-tasting spirit, and have fun while doing it.

Sex, Smoke, and Spirits

Sex, Smoke, and Spirits
Author: Brian Guthrie
Publisher: ACS Symposium
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780841234673

Compiling recent advances in the chemistry of sex, smoke, and spirits, this work showcases applications of common methods of analysis and mechanistic learning to diverse subjects. This work addresses emerging concerns about environmental smoke, the under-representation of the chemistry of attraction, and challenges in the analyses of alcoholic beverages. Researchers practicing these methods and those active in the chemical origins of sensations, including analysis and mechanisms of formation, will find this book useful.

Whiskey

Whiskey
Author: Michael Jackson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1465472436

Discover the secrets of whiskey's aromas and flavors, the stories behind great distilleries, and expert tasting notes in this updated edition originated by one of the most highly respected commentators in the whiskey world, Michael Jackson. From grain to glass, Whiskey tells you everything and anything you'll ever want to know about whiskey, from storing and serving whiskey, to whiskey cocktails, to pairing whiskey with food. In addition to a refreshed design, this updated edition includes the recent names in whiskey today, a new section devoted to American craft distilleries, and the addition of new distilleries from across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.