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Single Malt Whisky Companion (Connoisseurs Guide)

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The fact of the matter is that for every trend that comes and goes, a corresponding handbook soon appears. Scan the on-line book shelves and you will no doubt find "Sideburns, An Owner's Manual", "The Basics of Bellbottoms", and three hundred books on cigars, Smurfs and Tamagochis. Single Malt Scotch has also become trendy, but true aficionados just smile and sip their scotch, knowing full well that the suspender clad masses will soon move on to a new microbrew, over-priced tequila or Northern Patagonian Pinot Noir.

Single Malt Scotch is not everybody's cup of tea. It can be harsh, brackish, burning and medicinal. And that's some of the good stuff. Finding the one that suits your taste, and your mood, is a difficult, albeit enjoyable, task. And that's where The Single Malt Whiskey Companion comes in so handy. An accurate and detailed tasting guide helps newcomers locate the beginner's bottle, and more seasoned fans to find a lesser known brand that's worth a try. So while the popularity of Single Malt Scotch itself may begin to decline, the relevance of well-written and informative companion books will endure.

This book will be of interest to those who seek short histories of the various Scotch distilleries and photographs (nicely done) of the bottles and their labels. I was dissapointed by the shallow tasting notes, my real interest in buying this book.

History and photographs can also be found in Michael Jackson's book of a similar title, but he also provides fantastic insight into the complex flavors of a stunning *800* different single malt Scotch Whiskies. If you only plan to read 2 or 3 books on the subject of Scotch Whisky, pass on this book and search out Michael Jackson or Charles MacLean, two highly respected Scotch Whisky experts and exceptional writers on the subject.

A must have for all scotch lovers. Whether you have just started to experience single malts or think you've had them all, this book will make you realize there are single malts you didn't know existed. After reading this book the real challenge will be trying to find them all. The descriptions are clear and concise. One of the by prducts of this book is the tasting. Five of us get together to taste two or three different single malts and we refer to the book for insight and I must say that the characteristics stated in the book have been right on the mark. The authors really did their research and it shows. If you like single malts you will love this book.

this is a good starter book about single malt scotch. It cover all of the distilleries and their products, but lacks the depth of also having tasting notes.

This book was a God sent for me. I use to be just a run of the mill beer drinking drunk, but after reading Milroy's book (The Single Malt....)I learned the true meaning of being a drunk. I drink single malt whiskey everynight (most mornings and afternoons as well). Thank you Mr. Milroy for showing me the wonderful (though sometimes hazy) world of single malt whiskey.