Single Malt: A Guide to the Whiskies of Scotland

Author: Clay Risen Publisher: A Scott & Nix/Quercus Edition Size: 5 x 9 inches Pages: 328 ISBN: 978-1-681441-07-8 Price: $29.99 Over the past five centuries, Scots have used malted barley, stills, and clear cold water to create a sublimely complex drink. More than 110 distilleries are active today in Scotland, bottling hundreds of single malt expressions for export all over the world. Now, from the author of the spirits bestseller American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye, comes a new essential guide. Organized by distillery, each section features a profile of the maker and individual accounts of each core bottling, including information on age, proof, nose, body, palate, and price, plus an overall rating. The introduction provides a short history of the Scottish spirit, how it’s made, and how to enjoy it. Featuring more than 330 single malts, Risen has created the ideal companion for anyone who loves whisky and would like to know more. Slàinte!   CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR CLAY RISEN’S AMERIC