Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch [Hardcover]

Michael Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994

This was the first book to give single malt scotch the systematic, in-depth treatment reserved for wine. It will help you to discover the differences between the ''lightly earthy, nutty'' palate of the 10-year-old Fettercairn; the ''elegant, dry'' 10-year-old Glenfarclas; the ''full, smooth'' body of the 1971 Millburn; & the ''sweetish, gingery, warming'' finish of the 12-year-old Oban malts. Illustrated with photos & labels, this book is written in an entertaining style by Michael Jackson, an expert on alcoholic beverages. The essential reference for the discerning scotch drinker, & for those about to begin their exploration into the pleasures of single malt whiskies.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Running Pr; 3rd edition (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561385190
• ISBN-13: 978-1561385195
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Its Kind, August 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch (Hardcover)

Echoing the other reviews posted here, I'd just like to add that this book is one of the best of its kind. Unlike a lot of books about scotch whisky which tell you loads about the distilliries yet nothing about the relative worth of the drams, this book calls 'em--the good, the mediocore, and the not so good. Mr. Jackson is an outstanding writer, by turns witty and intelligent, and his passion for scotch is evident and infectious. The beautiful layout work complements the writing.

If you have even a passing interest in single malts, you need this book. Buy it now. And don't let your friends swipe your copy, even though they'll want to.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compact, yet suprisingly complete guide to scotch whisky, September 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch (Hardcover)

Mr. Jackson has arranged a concise and easy to use encyclopedia for scotch whisky. The inclusion of over 300 malts has made it difficult for me to find a bottle that he has not listed, tasted, and graded. However; I derive the most pleasure from his descriptions of the hamlets, towns and hollows that surround the distilleries. A brief description of the malting process, and some history of scotch whisky, make this a good starting point for a novice taster. I am dismayed to see that it is out of print as I have found it to be a fine gift that has been appreciated by friends.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch (Hardcover)

If you love single malt whisky, you'll love this book. As a single malt lover, I use this book as a guide to explore the world of single malt whisky. Since I am stiil young and poor, it's not possible to taist too much whisky. You have to make a purchasing list for yourself. I am very happy to find out that this books can help me make the decision. I am not saying the point is everything. If you beleve your own taist, you do not have to agree with the author's comment. However, it's a way to build your own guide step by step. Until now, I have tried about 10 brands with about 30 different ages scotch. It's really an interesting world.