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Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History Paperback – June 1, 2005

by Charles MacLean (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Whisky is widely considered the finest spirit in the world--and this is the definitive history of the "water of life." Written by the editor of Whisky magazine, and Scotland's leading writer on the subject, it's the perfect blend of anecdotes and pioneering research. Superb illustrations help tell an intriguing story that goes back as far as 2000 B.C., and that includes a cast of fascinating characters who smuggled, bribed, conspired, and advertised with a vengeance to turn whisky from a common man's drink into a proud part of the Scottish national heritage. Unfolding decade by decade, it presents names such as John Walker and Sons, Glenlivet, and Macallan, providing a treasure trove for the whisky connoisseur or anyone interested in a really good read.
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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Cassell Illustrated
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1844034011
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1844034017
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Charles MacLean was born in Scotland. He is editor of Whisky Magazine and has written eight books on whisky, including Scotch Whisky and Malt Whisky. He is whisky consultant to Phillips International Auctioneers.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cassell Illustrated; 1st Paperback Edition (June 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844034011
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844034017
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Corey Vena
5.0 out of 5 stars Scotch Whisky Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2008
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Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2005
I give this book 5 stars because I have not read it, so must presume it is excellent; its L.A. Times review upon launch caught my eye. The reason for this review then is to mention

The Whisk(e)y Treasury by Walter Schobert ISBN 1903238013, which I have read, or at least in the process of reading. Only half again as long, its exhaustive encyclopedic listings are daunting but its revelations about jewels like Erdadour and frank discussion of the monolithic dominion of commodity spirits by a very few transnational corporations seem a highly accurate and comprehensive perspective.
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