Single Malt Whisky: An Italian Passion - Hardcover

Angeloni, Umberto

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0970955200 ISBN 13: 9780970955203

Publisher: Brioni Books, 2001

Synopsis

The story of whisky and Italy in an unusual one; it is a story scarcely known beyond Italy's own borders, yet one that deserves to be told. Single Malt Whisky: An Italian Passion pays tribute to a culture whose passion for living luxuriously has lead it to adopt whisky as its drink of choice. Capturing the energy, civility, and sophistication of a new generation of whisky aficianados, this unique publication offers a particularly sumptuous Italian take on whisky past and present. Stunning original photography features an intimate look at the rarest and costliest whisky collections in the world and the intriguing individuals behind them. Published here for the first time in a single volume, these photos showcase the collectors' most prized bottles, extraordinary for their age, beauty, and value. Taking us back to the heady post-war days when the spirit of La Dolce Vita first made whisky a national sensation, rarely seen archival images reveal the glamour of Italy's star-studded night-life; whisk

About this title

About the Author:

Umberto Angeloni is a whisky enthusiast and dedicated bon vivant. He is most recently the author of The Boutonniere: Style in One's Lapel. Single Malt Whisky: An Italian Passion also features an introduction by Charles MacLean, editor of Whisky Magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brioni Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0970955200
• ISBN 13: 9780970955203
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 138