Dominic Roskrow

Aunque relativamente desconocido antes de su meteórico ascenso desde los primeros años del S XXI, el whisky japonés figura hoy entre los mejores del planeta. En este libro, el experto en whisky Dominic Roskrow documenta su evolucion desde la primera destileria en la decada de 1930 y la cultura del Torys bar en la de 1950 hasta los highballs y otros cocteles que actualmente se sirven en los bares de todo el mundo.

An excellent introduction to the world of Scotch whiskies. It includes the major Scotch whiskies and the distilleries that produce them. The book includes details of the very best of Scottish single malts and deluxe whiskies, covering Speyside (Cardhu, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich) the Highlands and Islands (Blair Athol, Glenmorangie, Talisker), to Islay (Ardbeg, Laphroaig), the Lowlands (Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie) and Campbeltown (Glen Scotia). It is completely up-to-date, including new Scottish distilleries which have yet to bottle spirit or establish a core product. Whats more, an introduction exploring the current whisky boom and how distilleries are coping with this surge in demand makes this attractive Little Book a great introduction for anyone looking to learn about whisky.

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of rum. It includes the very best product from the Caribbean, UK, and US as well as new and emerging markets. With a fascinating history of the product itself, how its made, and details of the worlds best rums, this is perfect for all rum lovers. The book includes a description of more than 100 of the very best rums in the world. It is completely up-to-date, including details of the different varieties and styles of rum available today. Whats more, an introduction explores the current market for rum and how distilleries are coping with the surge in demand,making this attractive Little Book a great introduction for anyone looking to learn about the history past and present of this popular drink. And also how best to enjoy it!

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of gin. It includes a fascinating history of the product itself, how its made, how best to drink it and details of the worlds best gins. The book includes a description of the very best gins in the world. It is completely up-to-date, including details of new and emerging gins and manufacturers. Includes details of: Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, City of London, Dingle, Edinburgh, Gordons, Liverpool, Portsmouth and many more. Whats more, an introduction explores the current gin boom and how distilleries are coping with this surge in demand,making this attractive Little Book a great introduction for anyone looking to learn about the history past and present of this popular drink. And also how best to enjoy it!

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of craft beer including the major UK, US, and European microbreweries. It includes a fascinating history of the product, how its made, how best to drink it and details of the worlds finest craft beers. The book includes a description of more than 100 of the very best craft beers in the world including details of the different varieties and what distinguishes them. It is completely up-to-date, including details of new and emerging beers and microbreweries. Whats more, an introduction explores the current craft beer boom and how brewers are coping with this surge in demand,making this attractive Little Book a great introduction for anyone looking to learn about the history past and present of craft beer. And also how best to enjoy it!

There are few spirits that command such dedication, interest and affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetimes hobby can be launched. Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink, delving into its history, dispelling the myths surrounding it and highlighting individualities of the many varieties that exist. Includes: Origins and history of whisky How whiskies are made today Guide to Scottish distilleries Single malt whiskies How to drink and appreciate whisky Sections on whiskies of the world, including Irish whiskey and bourbon Debunking myths Types of whisky Buying whisky

There are few spirits that command such dedication, interest and affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetimes hobby can be launched. Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink, delving into its history, dispelling the myths surrounding it and highlighting individualities of the many varieties that exist. Includes: Origins and history of whisky How whiskies are made today Guide to Scottish distilleries Single malt whiskies How to drink and appreciate whisky Sections on whiskies of the world, including Irish whiskey and bourbon Debunking myths Types of whisky Buying whisky

What can we expect from the best whiskey producers in America today? Whiskey America showcases some of the most exciting new styles of whiskey and why they are so special. With fascinating interviews with some of the leading characters in the recent distilling revolution, this absorbing book relates the stories of how successful lawyers, doctors and city slickers made the life-changing decision to turn their backs on conventional careers to pursue the good life of making spirits in the most far-flung outreaches of America. And thank goodness they did, because this new generation of distillers not only customized conventional whiskey styles but also invented new ones never seen before. Whiskey America investigates how best to enjoy the new whiskies - in cocktails, with food, mixed or straight - and looks forward to where these exciting American spirits are going next.

Una visión única de los 750 mejores whiskis del mundo, realzada con perfiles de destilerías y destiladores, notas de cata y entretenidas anécdotas. Desde whiskis puros de malta hasta otros de mezcla y bourbon, desde grandes destilerias hasta microdestilerias, una coleccion a medida de whiskis clasicos para saborear y adorar. La historia completa del whisky, desde la destileria a la licoreria, desde el cereal a la copa. Una guia exhaustiva sobre el mejor whisky, cuidadosamente seleccionada y documentada con rigor, aderezada con una fascinante coleccion de relatos relacionados con esta bebida, desde los secretos de las destilerias hasta el poder del origen y el aroma. Una perspectiva completamente nueva e indispensable sobre una de las bebidas mas populares del mundo, que hara las delicias tanto del amante del whisky viajero como del experto en whisky de salon. Los simbolos del libro indican el tipo de whisky y el mejor momento para beberlo. Los mapas indican la ubicacion de las destilerias imprescindibles para aquellos viajeros que deseen recorrer las rutas del whisky. Los detalles sobre aguardientes y las recetas de cocteles con whisky, junto con las recomendaciones para maridar whisky y alimentos, nos ofrecen nuevas maneras de disfrutar esta bebida clasica.