Author: Stefan Van Eycken
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
ISBN: 1604336978
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"There isn't another guide on the market like it."--Jim Meehan, author of The PDT Cocktail Book. The first, most definitive guide to the exciting revolution happening in the world of Japanese whisky! "Japanese single malts have achieved cult status around the world," wrote Eric Asimov in the New York Times. Indeed, Japanese whiskies have become some of the most sought after and highly valued whiskies in the world. They have blended and melded traditional Scotch and American methods with new ideas, and imbued the whisky with exotic flavors from local Japanese woods to make a unique and signature product that not only rings true of whisky, but also speaks to Japanese terroir. In international competitions they have bested the traditional producer, and they have become absolutely the object of affection in the distilled spirits world! Now here in Whisky Rising, whisky authority and Japanese whisky expert Stefan Van Eycken takes you on a guided tour to some of the most coveted whiskies in the world. This elegant book includes: *Fascinating interviews and profiles with the most celebrated distillers and blenders *Behind-the-scenes look into past and present distilleries *An insider's guide to the best whisky bars *How to drink whisky properly and cocktail recipes *Tasting notes and reviews of THE best Japanese whiskies
Whisky Rising
Author: Stefan Van Eycken
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
ISBN: 1604336978
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"There isn't another guide on the market like it."--Jim Meehan, author of The PDT Cocktail Book. The first, most definitive guide to the exciting revolution happening in the world of Japanese whisky! "Japanese single malts have achieved cult status around the world," wrote Eric Asimov in the New York Times. Indeed, Japanese whiskies have become some of the most sought after and highly valued whiskies in the world. They have blended and melded traditional Scotch and American methods with new ideas, and imbued the whisky with exotic flavors from local Japanese woods to make a unique and signature product that not only rings true of whisky, but also speaks to Japanese terroir. In international competitions they have bested the traditional producer, and they have become absolutely the object of affection in the distilled spirits world! Now here in Whisky Rising, whisky authority and Japanese whisky expert Stefan Van Eycken takes you on a guided tour to some of the most coveted whiskies in the world. This elegant book includes: *Fascinating interviews and profiles with the most celebrated distillers and blenders *Behind-the-scenes look into past and present distilleries *An insider's guide to the best whisky bars *How to drink whisky properly and cocktail recipes *Tasting notes and reviews of THE best Japanese whiskies
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
ISBN: 1604336978
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"There isn't another guide on the market like it."--Jim Meehan, author of The PDT Cocktail Book. The first, most definitive guide to the exciting revolution happening in the world of Japanese whisky! "Japanese single malts have achieved cult status around the world," wrote Eric Asimov in the New York Times. Indeed, Japanese whiskies have become some of the most sought after and highly valued whiskies in the world. They have blended and melded traditional Scotch and American methods with new ideas, and imbued the whisky with exotic flavors from local Japanese woods to make a unique and signature product that not only rings true of whisky, but also speaks to Japanese terroir. In international competitions they have bested the traditional producer, and they have become absolutely the object of affection in the distilled spirits world! Now here in Whisky Rising, whisky authority and Japanese whisky expert Stefan Van Eycken takes you on a guided tour to some of the most coveted whiskies in the world. This elegant book includes: *Fascinating interviews and profiles with the most celebrated distillers and blenders *Behind-the-scenes look into past and present distilleries *An insider's guide to the best whisky bars *How to drink whisky properly and cocktail recipes *Tasting notes and reviews of THE best Japanese whiskies
The Way of Whisky
Author: Dave Broom
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 1784723959
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Winner of the André Simon John Avery award 'This book is incredible' - Alex Kratena An in-depth, personal journey around Japan's whisky distilleries. Award-winning author and Japanese whisky expert, Dave Broom, tells their story and unveils the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture, and how it relates to many Japanese concepts. Dave looks at the history and output of each distillery, considering the elements that make that particular whisky what it is, and including tasting notes. Features on aspects of Japanese life and culture that are crucial to a wider understanding, from the importance of the seasons to the role of craftsmanship, add to the picture. And interwoven throughout the book is the fascinating narrative of the journey across Japan which Dave made with photographer Kohei Take, offering further insight into the country which creates this wonderful drink and making this a must-have edition for any whisky lover, whisky drinker, whisky collector or Japanophile.
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 1784723959
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Winner of the André Simon John Avery award 'This book is incredible' - Alex Kratena An in-depth, personal journey around Japan's whisky distilleries. Award-winning author and Japanese whisky expert, Dave Broom, tells their story and unveils the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture, and how it relates to many Japanese concepts. Dave looks at the history and output of each distillery, considering the elements that make that particular whisky what it is, and including tasting notes. Features on aspects of Japanese life and culture that are crucial to a wider understanding, from the importance of the seasons to the role of craftsmanship, add to the picture. And interwoven throughout the book is the fascinating narrative of the journey across Japan which Dave made with photographer Kohei Take, offering further insight into the country which creates this wonderful drink and making this a must-have edition for any whisky lover, whisky drinker, whisky collector or Japanophile.
The Impossible Collection of Whiskey
Author: Clay Risen
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614289484
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
In The Impossible Collection of Whiskey, bestselling spirits writer Clay Risen unpacks the history of this storied drink, inviting the reader to tour some of the world’s most famed distilleries and their finest bottles. From the best Scotch of the Scottish Highlands to Kentucky’s finest Bourbon, Risen’s selection of 100 unparalleled whiskeys come from age-old makers as well as trailblazers of the craft distilling movement that has swept across the globe. Here are whiskeys selected not only for their exquisite flavor but also for rarity, age, flavor, and innovation. Bottles from countries with nascent whiskey markets, such as India and the Czech Republic, sit beside old American classics like Pappy Van Winkle and some of the rarest, most coveted bottles on the market. Risen marvels at bottles like Ireland’s Midleton Very Rare 45 Year Old, the oldest, most expensive Irish whiskey in the world. Together, these 100 bottles comprise a collection of whiskeys so exclusive that no one could ever assemble them all under one roof. A must-have for the library of any true whiskey connoisseur, The Impossible Collection of Whiskey is a carefully crafted homage to a liquor long revered as the “water of life.”
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614289484
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
In The Impossible Collection of Whiskey, bestselling spirits writer Clay Risen unpacks the history of this storied drink, inviting the reader to tour some of the world’s most famed distilleries and their finest bottles. From the best Scotch of the Scottish Highlands to Kentucky’s finest Bourbon, Risen’s selection of 100 unparalleled whiskeys come from age-old makers as well as trailblazers of the craft distilling movement that has swept across the globe. Here are whiskeys selected not only for their exquisite flavor but also for rarity, age, flavor, and innovation. Bottles from countries with nascent whiskey markets, such as India and the Czech Republic, sit beside old American classics like Pappy Van Winkle and some of the rarest, most coveted bottles on the market. Risen marvels at bottles like Ireland’s Midleton Very Rare 45 Year Old, the oldest, most expensive Irish whiskey in the world. Together, these 100 bottles comprise a collection of whiskeys so exclusive that no one could ever assemble them all under one roof. A must-have for the library of any true whiskey connoisseur, The Impossible Collection of Whiskey is a carefully crafted homage to a liquor long revered as the “water of life.”
Japanese Whisky
Author: Brian Ashcraft
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920454
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
"In his new book, journalist Brian Ashcraft digs into the short but colorful history of the Japanese liquor and the process that differentiates Japan's labels from their Western cousins. Plus, whisky authority Yuji Kawasaki shares tasting notes for more than a hundred bottles."--Travel + Leisure Japanese whisky has been around for less than a century, but is now winning all the major international awards. How did this happen and what are the secrets of the master distillers? This whisky book divulges these secrets for the first time. Japanese Whisky features never-before-published archival images and interviews chronicling the forgotten stories of Japan's pioneering whisky makers. It reveals the unique materials and methods used by the Japanese distillers including mizunara wood, Japanese barley, and novel production methods unique to Japan. It also examines the close cultural connections between Japanese scotch and whisky drinkers and their favorite tipples. For the first time in English, this book presents over a hundred independently scored tastings from leading Japanese whisky blogger, Yuji Kawasaki, shedding new light on Japan's most famous single malts as well as grain whiskies and blends. Japan expert Brian Ashcraft and photographer Idzuhiko Ueda crisscrossed Japan visiting all the major makers to talk about past and present whisky distillers, blenders and coopers. Japanophiles, whisky lovers, travelers, and history buffs will all find something fascinating within these pages, including: Tasting notes and scores of every major Japanese whisky brand A complete account of the unique production methods and ingredients Information about visiting distilleries in Japan Hundreds of color photos documenting the history and modern practices of Japanese whisky Exclusive interviews and previously unpublished personal accounts from leading industry figures Japanese Whisky not only explains how the country's award-winning whiskies are made, but also the complete whisky history and culture, so readers can truly appreciate the subtle Japanese whiskies they're drinking and buying. Kanpai!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920454
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
"In his new book, journalist Brian Ashcraft digs into the short but colorful history of the Japanese liquor and the process that differentiates Japan's labels from their Western cousins. Plus, whisky authority Yuji Kawasaki shares tasting notes for more than a hundred bottles."--Travel + Leisure Japanese whisky has been around for less than a century, but is now winning all the major international awards. How did this happen and what are the secrets of the master distillers? This whisky book divulges these secrets for the first time. Japanese Whisky features never-before-published archival images and interviews chronicling the forgotten stories of Japan's pioneering whisky makers. It reveals the unique materials and methods used by the Japanese distillers including mizunara wood, Japanese barley, and novel production methods unique to Japan. It also examines the close cultural connections between Japanese scotch and whisky drinkers and their favorite tipples. For the first time in English, this book presents over a hundred independently scored tastings from leading Japanese whisky blogger, Yuji Kawasaki, shedding new light on Japan's most famous single malts as well as grain whiskies and blends. Japan expert Brian Ashcraft and photographer Idzuhiko Ueda crisscrossed Japan visiting all the major makers to talk about past and present whisky distillers, blenders and coopers. Japanophiles, whisky lovers, travelers, and history buffs will all find something fascinating within these pages, including: Tasting notes and scores of every major Japanese whisky brand A complete account of the unique production methods and ingredients Information about visiting distilleries in Japan Hundreds of color photos documenting the history and modern practices of Japanese whisky Exclusive interviews and previously unpublished personal accounts from leading industry figures Japanese Whisky not only explains how the country's award-winning whiskies are made, but also the complete whisky history and culture, so readers can truly appreciate the subtle Japanese whiskies they're drinking and buying. Kanpai!
Whisky
Author: Graham Stewart
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0124046037
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Whisky: Technology, Production and Marketing explains in technical terms the science and technology of producing whisky, combined with information from industry experts on successfully marketing the product. World experts in Scotch whisky provide detailed insight into whisky production, from the processing of raw materials to the fermentation, distillation, maturation, blending, production of co-products, and quality testing, as well as important information on the methodology used for packaging and marketing whisky in the twenty-first century. No other book covers the entire whisky process from raw material to delivery to market in such a comprehensive manner and with such a high level of technical detail. - Only available work to cover the entire whisky process from raw material to delivery to the market in such a comprehensive manner - Includes a chapter on marketing and selling whisky - Foreword written by Alan Rutherford, former Chairman and Managing Director of United Malt and Grain Distillers Ltd.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0124046037
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Whisky: Technology, Production and Marketing explains in technical terms the science and technology of producing whisky, combined with information from industry experts on successfully marketing the product. World experts in Scotch whisky provide detailed insight into whisky production, from the processing of raw materials to the fermentation, distillation, maturation, blending, production of co-products, and quality testing, as well as important information on the methodology used for packaging and marketing whisky in the twenty-first century. No other book covers the entire whisky process from raw material to delivery to market in such a comprehensive manner and with such a high level of technical detail. - Only available work to cover the entire whisky process from raw material to delivery to the market in such a comprehensive manner - Includes a chapter on marketing and selling whisky - Foreword written by Alan Rutherford, former Chairman and Managing Director of United Malt and Grain Distillers Ltd.
APPRECIATING WHISKY
Author: Phillip Hills
Publisher: White Mule Press
ISBN: 9780996827751
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Learn how to appreciate whisky like a connoisseur. Learn how distillation, chemistry and aging contribute to the final product. With science as the grounding, educating the palate via taste and smell provides further enjoyment. A Master Whisky course primer.
Publisher: White Mule Press
ISBN: 9780996827751
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Learn how to appreciate whisky like a connoisseur. Learn how distillation, chemistry and aging contribute to the final product. With science as the grounding, educating the palate via taste and smell provides further enjoyment. A Master Whisky course primer.
My Diary North and South
Author: Sir William Howard Russell
Publisher: New York : Harper
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Author served as war correspondent for the London times during the American Civil War.
Publisher: New York : Harper
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Author served as war correspondent for the London times during the American Civil War.
On the Production Methods of Pot Still Whisky
Author: Masataka Taketsuru
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846220739
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Written a century ago, in the town once dubbed the 'whisky capital of the world', this report formed the cornerstone of the nascent Japanese whisky industry.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846220739
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Written a century ago, in the town once dubbed the 'whisky capital of the world', this report formed the cornerstone of the nascent Japanese whisky industry.
My Diary, North and South
Author: William Howard Russell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Drink
Author: Kurt Maitland
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
ISBN: 1400342732
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 849
Book Description
Drink is the definitive reference guide for the cocktail renaissance. Inside, you'll find something to satisfy everyone's taste. This ultimate cocktail book features: Over 1,100 easy-to-follow cocktail recipes that span the wide world of spirits A brief history of cocktails A comprehensive guide to homemade ingredients, including infusions, shrubs, and simple syrups Necessary tools to make great cocktails and an explanation of terms A guide to selecting the right spirits and perfectly garnishing your cocktails The importance of ice in a cocktail Chapters specifically dedicated each type of spirit, along with a chapter for mocktails and non-alchoholic beverages Interviews and signature recipes from industry insiders from bars and bartenders from around the world, from New York City to New Orleans, Belfast to Buenos Aires, and beyond. This tour around the world of cocktails will help you enhance every experience from making a cocktail for yourself or a punch for a party.
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
ISBN: 1400342732
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 849
Book Description
Drink is the definitive reference guide for the cocktail renaissance. Inside, you'll find something to satisfy everyone's taste. This ultimate cocktail book features: Over 1,100 easy-to-follow cocktail recipes that span the wide world of spirits A brief history of cocktails A comprehensive guide to homemade ingredients, including infusions, shrubs, and simple syrups Necessary tools to make great cocktails and an explanation of terms A guide to selecting the right spirits and perfectly garnishing your cocktails The importance of ice in a cocktail Chapters specifically dedicated each type of spirit, along with a chapter for mocktails and non-alchoholic beverages Interviews and signature recipes from industry insiders from bars and bartenders from around the world, from New York City to New Orleans, Belfast to Buenos Aires, and beyond. This tour around the world of cocktails will help you enhance every experience from making a cocktail for yourself or a punch for a party.