A Passion for Whiskey
Ian Wisniewski
Selected as one of Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Food & Drink
'Ian Wisniewski is one of our foremost drinks writers. At once affectionate, knowledgeable and entertaining, this engaging book is essential reading for any fans of Islay whisky.' - Charles MacLean
'If there was one whiskey book to read on a crisp evening with your dram of choice and a small fire providing modest warmth, this is most certainly a worthy choice. Delightful from cover to cover and an excellent gift for the whisky lover in your life who enjoys a good book.'Drinkhacker
The Scottish island of Islay produces some of the world's most revered malt whiskies, and is described by theNew York Timesas the equivalent of Bordeaux for wine lovers. InA Passion for WhiskyIan Wisniewski explores the unique combination of tradition, innovation, climate and location, which create such superlative examples of Scotch whisky, accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations by Melvyn Evans.
Individual profiles of Islay's 13 distilleries include tasting notes for selected malts that illustrate the incredible range of peated styles produced, together with a section on tasting techniques, making this an indispensable guide for Scotch whisky lovers.
Published: October 2023
Imprint: 9781784729097
Imprint: Hachette
Format: Hardback
