Whiskey: A Tasting Course

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A new way to think--and drink--whiskeyThe best--and most enjoyable--way to find out about whiskeys is by drinking them. This truly hands-on handbook takes you on a tasting journey to discover your own personal whiskey style and helps you expand your horizons so you can find a world of new whiskeys to enjoy. Through a series of guided at-home tastings, you'll get familiar with the full spectrum of whiskey aromas and flavors on offer--from the smoky tang of Islay peat to the sandalwood scent of Japanese oak. Find out how to engage all your senses to navigate the range of malts, grains, and blended whiskeys and become familiar with different whiskey styles. Take a tasting tour of the world's finest makers, including iconic Scottish distilleries and the small-scale artisan producers springing up all over the world. And as you become more confident, you can break out of your whiskey comfort zone. Do you love the honeyed sweetness of a Kentucky bourbon? If so, why not try a smooth malt that's been aged in ex-bourbon barrels? Or a creamy, oat-infused Irish craft whiskey? A fact-packed "Know-how" section helps you read labels and make smart buys. Discover how to pour, store, and serve whiskies and match them with foods. Learn to mix cocktails, from a classic whiskey sour to your own signature creation. With 20 step-by-step whiskey tastings, and brimming with clear infographics and jargon-busting advice, Whiskey: A Tasting Course helps you taste your way to whiskey wisdom.