{"product_id":"the-complete-whiskey-course-a-comprehensive-tasting-school-in-ten-classes-9781454921226","title":"The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School in Ten Classes","description":"\u003cb\u003eA must-read for aspiring connoisseurs, and a thorough refresher for seasoned whisky lovers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhiskey Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Gourmand Award in the Drink Education category (US). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The definitive book on understanding and appreciating the exploding world of whiskey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Renowned whiskey educator Robin Robinson demystifies the \"water of life\" in a definitive, heavily illustrated tome designed to take readers on a global tour of the ever-expanding world of whiskey. Across ten robust \"classes,\" Robinson explains whiskey history, how it defined the way whiskey is made in different countries and regions, the myriad styles, how aging and finishing works, and the basics of \"nosing\" and tasting whiskey. In chapters dedicated to American whiskey (including bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and rye), American Craft whiskey, Scotch, Irish, Canadian, Japanese, and world whiskies, Robinson presents the best offerings from new and historic producers, how to choose among them, and how to build a collection of your own. Each \"class\" is a journey into a country's whiskies and makers, including recommended bottles and styles, as well as insider information on how distilleries make their unique offerings. Each chapter includes themed tastings organized by bargain, value, special occasion, and splurge price categories. This thoroughly up-to-date and wide-ranging guide also offers helpful recommendations on how to lead your own tasting, a glossary of terms, food pairings, and tips on everything from glassware to whiskey festivals and how to read a label.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobin Robinson is a renowned whiskey educator who created the popular \u003ci\u003eWhiskey Smackdown\u003c\/i\u003e series at the Astor Center in New York City. He has taught at the Culinary Institute of America and the Institute for Culinary Education, and given lectures and seminars at the American Distilling Institute, Bar Institute, and Tales of the Cocktail, among others. He has been featured in the pages of AlcoholProfessor.com, \u003ci\u003eChicago Sun Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Playboy.com, VinePair.com, WhiskeyWash.com, and other publications. \u003ci\u003eWhisky \u003c\/i\u003emagazine awarded him a 2014 Icon of Whisky Award, their highest commendation for brand ambassadors. He lives in NJ.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50634859151634,"sku":"9781454921226","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_893fb1cf-210e-4d98-ba3f-329c81254e47.jpg?v=1732823431","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-complete-whiskey-course-a-comprehensive-tasting-school-in-ten-classes-9781454921226","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}