Classic Irish Whiskey (Classic Drinks Series) [Library Binding]

Jim Murray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Classic Drinks Series | Publication Date: August 1997

Containing the author's tasting notes, this book on Irish whiskey covers: the history of Irish whiskey making; distillery and brand histories; pot still, pure malt and blended whiskeys; rare vintage bottlings; Irish whiskey liqueurs; poteen; and visitor facilities on Ireland's whiskey trail.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 256 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185375241X
• ISBN-13: 978-1853752414
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,346,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Top Notch Account of Irish Whiskey, February 2, 1999

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This review is from: Classic Irish Whiskey (Classic Drinks Series) (Library Binding)

I received my edition from the chief distiller in Cooley Distillery while doing an operations project in college. Anyway, I wasn't much of a whiskey fan before that but when I gor this book my whole outlook on the "water of life" changed. From start to finish its expertly put together. He gives a grading in verbal terms (not the usual out of ten rubbish) to each whiskey and tells of the strong and and not so strong characteristics of each whiskey. Murray gives excellent background information on the distilleries and the history of the different brands. Its hard not to love whiskey after reading this book especially when Murray has such a poetic passion for the stuff. Maybe you still won't like the taste of whiskey after this but you'll certainly have a greater sense of what you are drinking id you decide to do so. Anyway, maybe it's enough to know there is more than just taste to a bottle which is enough to read this book. Top Stuff.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just informative but a good read also, March 31, 2001

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This review is from: Classic Irish Whiskey (Classic Drinks Series) (Library Binding)

I have a good few whisk(e)y books, mostly on Scotch. This is by far the most well written - its an excellent read. In addition, if you happen to have some whiskey to hand, its informative and adds to the pleasure of sipping the whiskey. I even agree with the author on the delights of Green Spot and Jameson 1780. Only two whiskeys missing from this 1997 book - Downes no. 9, and Maher's Special Whiskey, both blended by traditional pub blenders in Waterford. Don't hesitate - buy it.