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This book on single malt whisky makes an excellent guide for all whisky drinkers, from the novice to the connoisseur. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. Over half of Scotlands whisky distilleries are open to visitors and visitor numbers reached record numbers of over 1.7 million in 2016.Whisky Classified has revolutionized our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cuts through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts and replaces it with an objective and easily applied guide to taste using his easy to understand system of flavour profiles. He identifies twelve dimensions to the aroma and taste of a single malt whisky: body, sweetness, smoky, medicinal, tobacco, honey, spicy, winey, nutty, malty, fruity, floral.In this fully revised and updated edition, David Wishart has included all new UK and Irish producers of single malt whisky. The author has also updated the taste profiles for each selected malt to ensure that this book remains the definitive guide to tasting malt whisky. Each entry includes a short description of the distillery, information for visitors, the author's own tasting notes and his flavour profiles according to this innovative classification. The history of whiskymaking and production methods are clearly explained, and the author also explains how to organize a whisky tasting.
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- Q: What is 'Whisky Classified: Choosing Single Malts by Flavour' about? A: This book serves as a comprehensive guide for whisky enthusiasts, detailing various single malt whiskies by their flavor profiles. It simplifies the complex terminology often associated with whisky, making it accessible for both novices and connoisseurs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Whisky Classified' is David Wishart, who is known for his expertise in whisky tasting and production.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover format, ensuring durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of single malt whiskies.
- Q: When was the updated edition published? A: The updated edition of 'Whisky Classified' was published on November 15, 2018.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about different flavor profiles of single malts, tasting notes, and details about various distilleries, including visitor information and whisky tasting techniques.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Whisky Classified' is designed to cater to both beginners and experienced whisky drinkers, making it a great resource for anyone interested in learning about single malt whisky.
- Q: Does the book cover new distilleries? A: Yes, the updated edition includes all new UK and Irish producers of single malt whisky, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the current market.
- Q: What is the unique system used in the book for flavor profiles? A: David Wishart introduces an easily understandable system that categorizes single malts into twelve dimensions of aroma and taste, such as smoky, fruity, and floral.
- Q: How does this book help with whisky tasting? A: The book provides a structured approach to tasting whisky, including the author's tasting notes and innovative classification, which helps readers appreciate the nuances of different single malts.