{"product_id":"scotch-the-balmoral-guide-to-scottish-whisky-9781784729516","title":"Scotch: The Balmoral Guide to Scottish Whisky","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the experts behind the world-famous SCOTCH whisky bar, located at the iconic Edinburgh hotel The Balmoral, this essential guide will tell you everything you need to know about Scottish whisky.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This isn't just any Scotch bar...It is \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003eScotch bar.\" \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the experts behind the world-famous SCOTCH whisky bar, located at the iconic Edinburgh hotel The Balmoral, this essential guide will tell you everything you need to know about Scottish whisky. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inside you'll find an introduction to tasting whisky, as well as answers to key questions, such as if color depicts quality, whether you should decant your bottle and if it is ever acceptable to mix your dram. Discover the hand-picked 100 best whiskies behind the SCOTCH bar, complete with distillery profiles, tasting notes and a personal comment from Head Whisky Ambassador, Cameron Ewen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Complemented by atmospheric photography of SCOTCH, this is an essential purchase for every whisky drinker. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Spanning more than 50 distilleries including: \u003cbr\u003e Glenmorangie, Glenfiddich, The Macallan, The Glenlivet, Ardbeg, Bruichladdich and many more...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCameron Ewen (Author)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In 2013, The Balmoral, Scotland's most prestigious luxury hotel, brought to life its vision of opening SCOTCH, one of the best stocked whisky spots in Scotland, now home to around 500 Scottish whiskies from distilleries old and new. Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager Cameron Ewen brings both knowledge and passion to SCOTCH. Having joined the team in 2015, Cameron has spent time with a variety of whisky producers, further increasing his knowledge of Scotland's greatest exports. His warm personality coupled with the relaxed ambience makes SCOTCH one of Edinburgh's must-visit bars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoa Reynolds (Author)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Moa is a whisky writer and spirits judge. Her writing covers primarily Instagram, YouTube and blogging where also collaborates with whisky brands from all over the world. She has contributed to publications such as the \u003ci\u003eWhiskey Wash\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhisky Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAllt Om Whisky\u003c\/i\u003e and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's \u003ci\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/i\u003e. She won the Icons of Whisky Scotland (IWSC) Communicator of the Year 2021 and was shortlisted for the IWSC Spirits Communicator Award 2022.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Beazley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893716062482,"sku":"9781784729516","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c5b6d231-fb01-41fb-8036-226aa4f71374.jpg?v=1738234567","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/scotch-the-balmoral-guide-to-scottish-whisky-9781784729516","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}