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Synopsis
Finally! A book for the novice...
Contrary to popular belief, scotch is not just for old men sitting around stuffy country clubs...it’s the original luxury spirit and it’s now more popular than ever!
But for someone who wants to learn about scotch, it can be a little intimidating - overwhelming even - all those unfamiliar terms, different brands - the novice has no idea where to get started.
Most books on the topic are written for those already familiar with scotch and tend to concentrate on author ratings, distillery overviews, and tasting notes. They simply do not address the needs of someone new to scotch.
That’s where The Instant Expert’s Guide to Single Malt Scotch comes in.
Readers will learn: • How to read a scotch label. • How whisky is made, aged, and bottled. • The difference between blended scotch and single malts. • The difference between whisky & whiskey. • About the four primary whisky regions of Scotland. • How to taste scotch. • Most importantly, how to determine what they will like.
In the end, this book will equip readers with the fundamentals, enabling them to continue to explore the great taste of single malt scotch whisky on their own.
With new-found knowledge, what once seemed like an overwhelming number of choices will suddenly become an infinite number of unique possibilities to experience and enjoy!
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Finally! A book for the novice...
Contrary to popular belief, scotch is not just for old men sitting around stuffy country clubs...it s the original luxury spirit and it s now more popular than ever!
But for someone who wants to learn about scotch, it can be a little intimidating - overwhelming even - all those unfamiliar terms, different brands - the novice has no idea where to get started.
Most books on the topic are written for those already familiar with scotch and tend to concentrate on author ratings, distillery overviews, and tasting notes. They simply do not address the needs of someone new to scotch.
That s where The Instant Expert s Guide to Single Malt Scotch comes in.
Readers will learn: How to read a scotch label. How whisky is made, aged, and bottled. The difference between blended scotch and single malts. The difference between whisky & whiskey. About the four primary whisky regions of Scotland. How to taste scotch. Most importantly, how to determine what they will like.
In the end, this book will equip readers with the fundamentals, enabling them to continue to explore the great taste of single malt scotch whisky on their own.
With new-found knowledge, what once seemed like an overwhelming number of choices will suddenly become an infinite number of unique possibilities to experience and enjoy!
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Chapter 1 The Basics
When and where the first Scottish whisky was distilled is still (in some very boring circles) a hotly debated topic.
One theory contends that Irish catholic monks came to Scotland around 700 AD to spread the gospel - and brought with them the secret of turning beer into whisky.
One thing is for sure, the term whisky comes from the Gaelic language, which is the ancient tongue of Scotland and Ireland. In Scots Gaelic, Uisge Beatha, pronounced "Ooshki Baah," translates literally as "water of life."
Regardless of where it was first made, today whisky is produced all over the globe. You can find whisk(e)y distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, India, Thailand, South Africa, and Japan.
But Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in only one place. Or rather, it is made in many places, but only in one country - Scotland.
Whisky vs. Whiskey There s a bit of confusion over the correct spelling of whisky, so let s get this out of the way right up front. You will come across two distinct spellings for the word one with an e (whiskey) and one without (whisky).
When a whisky is produced in Scotland it is ALWAYS spelled whisky. You will search long and hard and find no reason why this is so. Though knowing how the Scottish hold a grudge, I wouldn t be surprised if it had something to do with pulling the e to insult England!...
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