{"product_id":"the-whiskeys-of-ireland-9781788495189","title":"The Whiskeys of Ireland","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplores the rich history, production, and tasting of Irish whiskey, showcasing its evolution from a prized spirit to a booming industry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautifully produced book, with full-colour photographs throughout, will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Irish whiskey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe History of Irish Whiskey\u003c\/b\u003e There is a strong connection between the history of distilling in Ireland and the history of the island itself. It's as if whiskey were the lifeblood of the people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Rise and Fall\u003c\/b\u003e A hundred years ago Irish Whiskey was so prized that Scottish distillers often shipped their whiskey to Dublin, where it was mixed with a little Irish, re-exported as 'Irish Whiskey' and sold at a premium!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fall and Rise\u003c\/b\u003e Ireland's distillers reacted to the threat of blended Scotch exactly as you would expect; they fought amongst themselves to the edge of extinction! But today Irish Whiskey is the fastest-growing drink segment in the world. A generation ago there were only two distilleries in Ireland: now it's 42, scattered the length and breadth of the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Whiskey is Made\u003c\/b\u003e Understand the difference between Single Malts, Blends, Pot-still whiskeys; and the art of distilling and blending.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Whiskey\u003c\/b\u003e How to explore the different flavours found in Irish Whiskey and where they come from. Learn how to taste as well as drink!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"O'Brien Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50911990448402,"sku":"9781788495189","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_777440ef-53cc-44ef-a88a-c44f47a2eeed.jpg?v=1738762719","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-whiskeys-of-ireland-9781788495189","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}