Whisk(E)Y [Hardcover]

Stefan Gabanyi (Author), Gunter Mattei (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

Featuring more than 1,000 entries, hundreds of illustrations, and an impressively detailed text, this ultimate handbook for whisk(e)y lovers provides a complete survey of the whisk(e)y producing regions around the world, describes the many varieties of the libation, provides information on distillers, bottlers, and individual brands, and presents recipes for whisk(e)y cocktails. 560 two-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The history of whiskey is shrouded in some mystery. First produced in the Middle Ages, it has gained a worldwide audience and is produced from Ireland to India. For the whiskey connoisseur, no library would be complete without this fascinating look at the world of whiskey (as it is spelled in Ireland and the United States--Scotland and Canada spell it "whisky"). With more than 1,000 entries on everything from individual brands to the history of single-malt scotch, Whisk(e)y will appeal to aficionados and novices alike.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 367 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press; 1st edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789203839
• ISBN-13: 978-0789203830
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #766,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great education for lovers of good whiskey, January 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Whisk(E)Y (Hardcover)

If you are a lover of good whiskey, this is the book you've always wanted. Virtually every maker of nearly every variety of whiskey, bourbons, Canadians, SINGLE-MALTS, Irish, Japanese, South American... it's all here. (No, I didn't write the book!) Buy it! Find out what Cadenhead is!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very fascinating about a entertaining subject., October 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Whisk(E)Y (Hardcover)

Very fascinating about a entertaining subject. Most people think they know something about whisk(e)y, including myself. It turns out that I was mistaken about some of the subject and that I knew more about it then I realized. The different drinks made with whisk(e)y, scotch, etc are quite interesting. The definition of the different 'stuff' was interesting, also how and with what items was very interesting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good LEXICON, September 3, 2003

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This review is from: Whisk(E)Y (Hardcover)

It's a LEXICON, not a novel. Most of the whisk(e)ys of the world, their distilleries, terminology, etc. all in one place. Nicely crossreferenced. IMHO a MUST-HAVE for behind the bar.