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The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch [Paperback]

Kevin Erskine (Author)
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September 2005
Finally! A book for the novice...

Contrary to popular belief, scotch is not just for old men sitting around stuffy country clubs...it’s the original luxury spirit and it’s now more popular than ever!

But for someone who wants to learn about scotch, it can be a little intimidating - overwhelming even - all those unfamiliar terms, different brands - the novice has no idea where to get started.

Most books on the topic are written for those already familiar with scotch and tend to concentrate on author ratings, distillery overviews, and tasting notes. They simply do not address the needs of someone new to scotch.

That’s where The Instant Expert’s Guide to Single Malt Scotch comes in.

Readers will learn: • How to read a scotch label. • How whisky is made, aged, and bottled. • The difference between blended scotch and single malts. • The difference between whisky & whiskey. • About the four primary whisky regions of Scotland. • How to taste scotch. • Most importantly, how to determine what they will like.

In the end, this book will equip readers with the fundamentals, enabling them to continue to explore the great taste of single malt scotch whisky on their own.

With new-found knowledge, what once seemed like an overwhelming number of choices will suddenly become an infinite number of unique possibilities to experience and enjoy!



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Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch is just what its title implies, a quick and often fun read.... -- Richmond.com

The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch is well-written, painstakingly researched, and comes from a true love of Scotch. -- Liquor Snob

This book is a gem: a power punch of facts and information but presented in a total twaddle-free manner. -- Dominic Roskrow - Editor, Whisky Magazine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Scotch whisky is seeing something of a renaissance these days, but there's no place to go for someone with an interest in trying single malt scotch. The author has taken years of experience giving tastings to novices and teaching bar & restaurant staff, and distilled it down into a slim volume. There is no extraneous information here - just what a new scotch drinker needs to get up to speed with all of the basic essentials. Enjoy!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 68 pages
  • Publisher: Doceon Press (September 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 097719910X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0977199105
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,595,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Perfect!, January 10, 2006
This review is from: The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (Paperback)
I am a true beer lover who is constantly on the hunt for new and exciting flavors in beverages. However after trying what seems just about every type of alcoholic beverage out there I realized that there was one frontier I truly had not experienced, which is single malt scotch. After receiving a bottle of single malt scotch from my father-in-law I realized it was time to get educated.

In comes Kevin Erskine's smooth read for such a complex beverage that quickly had me knowledgeable on how to properly enjoy this amazing spirit. This book is very concise (at only 67 pages) with lots of information that will quickly turn a novice into a pro. I highly recommend it if you too want to easily learn the marvels of single malt scotch.
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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Introduction, February 26, 2006
This review is from: The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (Paperback)
I work "in the Industry" and I must say this is a fantastic introduction for someone who has no clue about where to start.

I don't believe there is another book of this sort, which boils it down to only the most essential basics.

Neat little book.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome mat for those of us peering in from the crack in the open door., September 10, 2005
This review is from: The Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch (Paperback)
Recently I found myself becoming more and more interested in whisky. Yet the more web sites you visit, the more the information becomes a bit of a sensory overload. Trying to decifer between opinions and hype can get puzzling. Kevin Erskine cuts through the fog with a welcoming tone, keeping his opinions to himself, and inviting you to plot your own adventure. The book is concise, yet crammed with information. It leaves you ready to strike out on your own while it rests in your back pocket if you need a quick reminder.

Fun and fast with loads of information yet a kind tone that does not make you feel like a latecomer to the party.

Matt Jablow (Wannabe Whisky Gourmets- Yahoo group)
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