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PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers

FORMAT: Electronic book text

ISBN: 9780007403042

RRP: £7.99

PAGES: 192

PUBLICATION DATE:
August 19, 2010

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Collins Need to Know? – Whiskies

Dominic Roskrow

From confused to connoisseur Whisky or whiskey? With ice or without? A peaty island malt or a mellow Lowland dram? This book will give you all the information and advice you need to appreciate whisky. It includes: Origins and history of whisky; how whiskies are made today; guide to Scottish distilleries and single malt whiskies; how to drink and appreciate whisky; sections on whiskies of the world, including Irish whiskey and bourbon.

Dominic Roskrow

Dominic Roskrow is consultant editor of Whisky Magazine, and sales development director of The Whisky Shop. He runs whisky tastings across Britain for connoisseurs, beginners and corporate audiences.

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