Single Malt Whisky: An Italian Passion [Hardcover]

Umberto Angeloni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2001

The story of whisky and Italy in an unusual one; it is a story scarcely known beyond Italy's own borders, yet one that deserves to be told. Single Malt Whisky: An Italian Passion pays tribute to a culture whose passion for living luxuriously has lead it to adopt whisky as its drink of choice. Capturing the energy, civility, and sophistication of a new generation of whisky aficianados, this unique publication offers a particularly sumptuous Italian take on whisky past and present. Stunning original photography features an intimate look at the rarest and costliest whisky collections in the world and the intriguing individuals behind them. Published here for the first time in a single volume, these photos showcase the collectors' most prized bottles, extraordinary for their age, beauty, and value. Taking us back to the heady post-war days when the spirit of La Dolce Vita first made whisky a national sensation, rarely seen archival images reveal the glamour of Italy's star-studded night-life; whisk

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About the Author

Umberto Angeloni is a whisky enthusiast and dedicated bon vivant. He is most recently the author of The Boutonniere: Style in One's Lapel. Single Malt Whisky: An Italian Passion also features an introduction by Charles MacLean, editor of Whisky Magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 138 pages
• Publisher: Brioni Books; Slipcase edition (May 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970955200
• ISBN-13: 978-0970955203
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,643,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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