{"product_id":"a-passion-for-whisky-how-the-tiny-scottish-island-of-islay-creates-malts-that-captivate-the-world-9781784729097","title":"A Passion for Whisky: How the Tiny Scottish Island of Islay Creates Malts That Captivate the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eSelected by Forbes as one of their \"Whisky Books That Whisky Lovers Will Actually Read\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An essential, beautifully written companion to some of the most popular, peaty Scotch whiskies available, from Ardbeg to Laphroaig\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003eDrinkhacker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Scottish island of Islay produces some of the world's most revered malt whiskies, and is described by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e as the equivalent of Bordeaux for wine lovers. In \u003ci\u003eA Passion for Whisky\u003c\/i\u003e Ian Wisniewski explores the unique combination of tradition, innovation, climate and location, which create such superlative examples of Scotch whisky. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A must-read for anyone who has fallen in love with single malt Scotch whisky, and the perfect postcard for this peaty spirit from the most magical of Scottish islands.\" \u003ci\u003eClub Oenologique\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Wisniewski\u003c\/b\u003e is a food, drink and travel writer and broadcaster, specializing in spirits, particularly whisky and especially Scotch whisky. He is the author of three books on whisky, including \u003ci\u003eClassic Malt Whisky\u003c\/i\u003e, and contributes to various publications including \u003ci\u003eWhisky Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhisky Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMalt Whisky Yearbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and was a contributor to Michael Jackson's encyclopedic book, \u003ci\u003eWhisky\u003c\/i\u003e. He conducts tutored tastings and classes on whisky, and visits distilleries on a regular basis to learn more about the production process, which is one of his favorite subjects. He is a Master of the Quaich, the highest honor bestowed by the Keepers of the Quaich, Scotland's premier whisky society.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Beazley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50635062968594,"sku":"9781784729097","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bd5fe257-6024-41f5-a2bb-e6d4ed06a582.jpg?v=1732831054","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-passion-for-whisky-how-the-tiny-scottish-island-of-islay-creates-malts-that-captivate-the-world-9781784729097","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}