Whiskey is one of the world's great spirits--distilled, sipped, and dissected for centuries, and still thoroughly enjoyed today. Follow veteran journalist and spirits authority William Dowd down the worldwide whiskey trail with this outstanding collection of articles on the intricacies of whiskey making, whiskey history and its foremost producers (George Smith, Jack Daniel, John Jameson, John Power; the Beams--they're all here), and whiskey collectors and collecting. There's even insight into home vatting. Begin your tour with Dowd's personal overview of the spirits world and drink in his friendly yet informative tone throughout the book. Whether a connoisseur or novice, you are sure to develop a taste for this storied spirit.
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William M. Dowd is editor and publisher of Dowd's Guides and the portfolio of Circle 7 sites. A veteran newspaper editor and columnist, he is also a competition judge and writer in the fields of food, drink and destinations. He is a contributing writer to online lifestyles sites Gayot.com and Examiner.com and writes his own bar blog: dowdbarblog.blogspot.com.
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William Dowd has indeed compiled a lovely wee and important book.
Very readable, a wonderful collection of anecdotes, historical curiosities, lore and biographical notes, Jim Beam, Jack Daniel, John Powers, John Jameson -who I discovered was a fellow Scot - are described in colorful prose.
Who knew the words Alcohol and al-abiq (a popular type of still) are of Arabic origin? Or lands which, today, eschew alcohol, once hosting early distilleries? Or that Pakistan's Muree Brewing Company launched a 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, not for sale or export, except to non-Muslims who need a permit to obtain?
I knew of early records tracing distillation in Scotland back to 1492 - noting duty paid on "eight bolls of malt" to make aqua vita (water of life" for merry old King James !V.
And I knew about Al Capone and long lost cases of Sandy Mac salvaged by Leon Sehoyan a decade or more back.
I didn't know how infernal income tax, that " purgatory for the peasantry " then and now, originated in taxes levied on whisky in 17th century Scotland. Shame, shame!
As for characters, notable moonshiners, bootleggers, Bill Mc Coy (The real McCoy), Ulysses Grant... you name them, they are all here.
A handy volume guaranteed to improve your knowledge and enjoyment of the world's favorite tipple.
Now, whaur did ah leave ma dram?
Very readable, a wonderful collection of anecdotes, historical curiosities, lore and biographical notes, Jim Beam, Jack Daniel, John Powers, John Jameson -who I discovered was a fellow Scot - are described in colorful prose.
Who knew the words Alcohol and al-abiq (a popular type of still) are of Arabic origin? Or lands which, today, eschew alcohol, once hosting early distilleries? Or that Pakistan's Muree Brewing Company launched a 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, not for sale or export, except to non-Muslims who need a permit to obtain?
I knew of early records tracing distillation in Scotland back to 1492 - noting duty paid on "eight bolls of malt" to make aqua vita (water of life" for merry old King James !V.
And I knew about Al Capone and long lost cases of Sandy Mac salvaged by Leon Sehoyan a decade or more back.
I didn't know how infernal income tax, that " purgatory for the peasantry " then and now, originated in taxes levied on whisky in 17th century Scotland. Shame, shame!
As for characters, notable moonshiners, bootleggers, Bill Mc Coy (The real McCoy), Ulysses Grant... you name them, they are all here.
A handy volume guaranteed to improve your knowledge and enjoyment of the world's favorite tipple.
Now, whaur did ah leave ma dram?
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I had read about book in an article online, or magazine I subscribe to. I collect these types of books and add them to my library. Each one is a treasure to me and always a good resource.
By BillDowd
Format:Hardcover
As the editor and co-author of "Barrels & Drams," I can benefit from constructive criticism. However, the previous reviewer complains the book lacks a glossary (it actually has an extensive one) and complains about acronyms in the chapter on Jack Daniel (in reality, there are none.) Such irresponsible complaints do no one any good. Also, the comments about the unique cover and type color fly in the face of a major design industry award the book just earned.
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