{"product_id":"scotch-a-complete-introduction-to-scotlands-whiskies-9781454934059","title":"Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis ultimate guide to Scotch whisky offers an insider's look into one of the world's beloved spirits--its history, production, and traditions--along with tasting notes for more than 200 common bottlings.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Scotch whisky  has an] uncanny ability to transform a mundane moment into something special and memorable.\" --Margarett Waterbury \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Scotch whisky is beloved around the world. But for the uninitiated, its diversity can be bewildering. This comprehensive guide to Scotch whisky history, production, and appreciation will help you navigate the world of Scotch with confidence. Along with an overview of its intricate production process and tips for visiting your favorite distillery, \u003ci\u003eScotch\u003c\/i\u003e features profiles of more than 200 whiskies, from popular blends to coveted single malts, with a special focus on bottles you're likely to find with ease. You'll also find recommendations for matching the right whisky to the right occasion, from great values for everyday imbibing, to worth-the-splurge options for marking life's biggest moments. Whether you're a whisky newbie, a die-hard fan, or simply malt-curious, \u003ci\u003eScotch\u003c\/i\u003e will be your go-to resource for demystifying the greatest of whiskies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMargarett Waterbury is a full-time freelance writer whose work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpirited Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEdible Seattle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSip Northwest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCapital Press\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn Good Tilth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCivil Eats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTravel Oregon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePortrait Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArtisan Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications. She also judges drinks competitions. Margarett is the former managing editor of \u003ci\u003eEdible Portland\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the cofounder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey website twice recognized as Website of the Year at the International Whisky Competition. Margarett was named the 2017 Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year and received fellowships for the Napa Valley Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and in 2019. She lives in Portland, OR. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lew Bryson, the author of \u003ci\u003eTasting Whiskey \u003c\/i\u003e(2014) and \u003ci\u003eWhiskey Master Class\u003c\/i\u003e (2020), is senior drinks writer for The Daily Beast and contributes to \u003ci\u003eBourbon Plus\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He was the former managing editor, features writer, and columnist for \u003ci\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He lives with his family in Bucks County, PA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50546022154514,"sku":"9781454934059","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d53c4516-9ae2-4f47-9f91-2f7f31557500.jpg?v=1731551264","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/scotch-a-complete-introduction-to-scotlands-whiskies-9781454934059","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}