Goodness Nose: The Passionate Revelations of a Scotch Whisky Master Blender [Hardcover]

Richard Paterson (Author), Gavin D. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2008

Richard Paterson has Scotch whisky running through his veins. His grandfather and father were both prominent in the Scotch whisky industry in Glasgow for decades before Richard joined a competing whisky brokerage firm to start his apprenticeship. But this is no dry textbook on blending. Far from it. Humour, insight, history, a love of people and an abiding and evangelical passion inform every page. For the first time one of the world's foremost whisky blenders reveals how he rose through the ranks to top of his profession. He also candidly reveals some of the secrets of his craft and gives his thoughts on where he feels the industry is heading today. Lavishly illustrated in colour and black and white with black and white line artwork, this is destined to become a whisky classic and an essential item on every whisky lover's bookshelf.

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About the Author

Richard Paterson is one of the world's most prominent whisky blenders working with Whyte & Mackay in Glasgow. Gavin D Smith is a leading whisky writer and journalist with several books on the subject to his credit.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 206 pages
• Publisher: Neil Wilson Pub Ltd (November 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903238676
• ISBN-13: 978-1903238677
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Scotch History. Must for Scotch enthusiast. July 4, 2011

By Al Currie

Format:Hardcover

Just finished. Must for Scotch fan. Gift at Diageo Scotch event. Not quite vanity press. History of the spirit, with personal andecotes. Of course covers Diageo's brands, but much more.
Patterson came to Dallas for another event. Charming, dapper, engaging .. signed my book.
Check it out.

5.0 out of 5 stars Goodness Nose malt March 24, 2009

By Jack H. Oswald

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

If you're in to single malts, this book is fantastic. Richard -- a master blender -- tells his story thru Gaqvin Smith. Well written. Many interesting stories.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing June 21, 2010

By Francisco Ja Rodrigue

Format:Hardcover

You will love this book even though you don't like whisky. I've read it twice. A very readable book.