A Field Guide to Whisky

A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavour? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 323 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 colour photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.

Reviews of A Field Guide to Whisky

""Hans Offringa is one of the best whisky writers.""–Ingvar Ronde, publisher and editor of Malt Whisky Yearbook ""This book is a must for all lovers of whisky.""–Charles MacLean, author and founding editor of Whisky Magazine ""Deserves a place in the home of every whisky fan.""–Ewan Gunn, global whisky master at Diageo ""A perfect guide for someone making their first (or maybe their second or third) journey into the world of whisky.""–Nick Morgan, head of whisky outreach at Diageo