A bit peaty with a fragrant complex nose and a smooth finish
Rating:
5 / 5
I got hooked on single malt scotches a few years ago--not hooked in an AA "higher power" sense--but hooked on sipping and savoring Balvenie, Oban, Cragganmore, and others.As an adoptee who recently learned of his Scottish heritage, this handsome book with its lovely pictures of the highland countryside makes me proud. The Scottish have given the world the telephone (Graham Bell), the bicycle (Dunlop), the game of golf (St. Andrew's), cloning (Wilmut), penicillin (Fleming), and capitalism (Adam Smith)...not to mention some fabulous hooch Our author is a foremost specialist on the subject of single malts discussing the subtle differences based on barrel-wood and mineral earth that make each scotch unique to its region. Besides, with someone like Michael Jackson says a 12 year old is tastier than a 16 year old, you better believe him.
Truly magical insite to Scotland and her Whiskies
Rating:
5 / 5
A couple of years ago I was blessed by being given one of the best, if not the best job in the world. "Brand Ambassador" for one of the finest and best known Scotch Whisky Brands. After an all too brief trip to Scotland, I have dedicated most of my free time to reading everything about Scotland and her Whiskies that I can get my hands on.
Mr. Jackson's wonderfully poetic description of the land that now owns my heart has served to make a return trip much more than a wish.
I so loved this book that I made a gift of it to the library of Cardhu Distillery.
Thank you Mr. Jackson for making Scotland come alive to Whisky lovers everywhere.
Slainte bha
Charles Swett
Beautiful Writing, Great Pictures
Rating:
5 / 5
Like a love letter to Scotland and to Scotch. The famous authority on Whiskey, Scotch, etc. writes a wonderful, flowing style, there is an easy index to famous Single Malts & Distilleries in the back, and the pictures literally make you want to got there: I sent this book as a present to 2 friends, as well as buying a copy for myself, and we are now all planning a trip to Scotland together, with this book, inspired by this book.
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