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Whisky Classified: Choosing Single Malts by Flavour Hardcover – February 1, 2012

by David Wishart (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Pavilion; Tenth Edition, 10th edition edition (February 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1862059136
  • ISBN-13: 978-1862059139
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is a single malt lovers dream!
By Lawrence Bernard on November 1, 2002
Format: Hardcover
Dr. Wishart, in Whiskey Classified, takes a research-based approach to the issue of single malt whisky grouping by flavor - rather than by Regions of Scotland. He accomplishes this by using a wide variety of expert whisky tasting notes and applying a scientific data classification model to those expert observations.
Single Malt Regional appellations are based more on ancient British excise tax laws than similarities in flavor and therefore do not properly characterize whisky. Dr. Wishart's approach groups whiskies by their body (light to full), sweetness (dry to sweet), peat, fruit and spice flavors.
This book will be very useful for the malt lover looking for particular style and flavor malt. I know it will help me, and perhaps others, avoid mistakes such as buying a Bunnahabhain because it says Islay on the label only to find it is more like a Southern Highland or Lowland style. Or conversely help one chose a perhaps not so well recognized Speyside Tomintoul as an apertif because it falls into a similar Wishart category as Southern Highland Glengoyne or Lowland Glenkinchie.
For me this work moves whisky tasting to the next level of informed knowledge. A must read for the single malt lover and a great addition to books by Michael Jackson, Helen Arthur, Charles MacLean, John Lamond & Robin Tucek, Phillip Hills and others already in their library.
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5.0 out of 5 starshow to find (and appreciate) your favorite whisky ...
By A Customer on November 26, 2002
Format: Hardcover
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys single malts and is interested in learning about their history, production and wide range of flavors. The history of whisky is quite fascinating (ever wonder about the origins of the phrase 'the real McCoy'?) and the wonderful range of single malts which the Scots have managed to create using just four simple ingredients - barley, peat, water and yeast - helps to explain why whisky is often referred to as aqua vitae or "the water of life".

The main focus of the book is on the flavors of malt whiskies and a classification of all of the principal malts of Scotland according to their taste. This is priceless information to anyone who is either searching for a single malt to call their own or who has a favorite and is interested in discovering malts of similar flavor. There is an entry for each distillery
producing a single malt; these entries contain, among other information, a unique "flavor profile" for the distillery's principal malt and what facilities are available at the distillery for visitors.

This book serves as a useful and entertaining guide to those who wish to go exploring in the world of single malts.
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4.0 out of 5 starsNovice's and aficionado's alike will...
By A. Dinsdale on June 16, 2003
Format: Hardcover
appreciate this book like they appreciate single malt whisky. Unlike other whisky guides where most of the bottlings reviewed are difficult to find this book focuses on taste profile of the distillery giving the taster a little more room for interpretation. A great approach. I was a little surprised by a few of the flavour classifications given to some whiskies, but then of course when it comes to this type of thing everyones palate is different. The only disappointment was that defunct distilleries such as Port Ellen and Rosebank, distilleries where new bottlings are still quite frequent were omitted.
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5.0 out of 5 starsReally a terrific guide book....
By JP Czar on February 5, 2013
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
I have come to purchase a handful of guide type books in the last couple of months. This book is about whisky classification - which is a bit more in-depth that straight away tasting notes...

I found it interesting when some of the guide books would recommend that you try all different types of Single Malt, but then went on to rank the whiskies...Also most guide books give you tasting notes and that's about it...

I liked this book the most because it gives a bit of history and background on each distillery, as well as notes that go beyond the typical tasting and nosing...

This is the best book that i've found on the topic...

Enjoy
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2.0 out of 5 starsFundamentally flawed
By G. Long on December 8, 2011
Format: Hardcover
While this book may seem like a wonderful introduction to various distilleries in Scotland, this book is fundamentally flawed. Mr. Wishart gives an overview of the general flavor of a distillery, but distilleries produce many different malts with a variety of flavor! One cannot classify a distillery on their most popular bottling alone. Pick up anything by Michael Jackson or Charles Maclean and learn what a really whisky writer is all about.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome book - a must have if you love Whisky
By Bruce on March 30, 2013
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I have been exploring and learning about Single Malts for a few months now since my son-in-law took me to a great little Whisky shop in London and bought me great 17 year old Sbringbank bottling for a present. Having spent most of my working years in marketing and many hours at the computer using the same sort of tools that Dr. Wishart uses to classify Whisky in this book I could not wait to get my hands on it - and was not disappointed. I have a rather small database a scotches that I have personally experienced - but so far I line up with the WC scoring almost perfectly.

The scoring - and subsequent groupings help explain why what I personally prefer might be very different from what you - or Jim Murray might prefer. I only wish I had the book handy when I started my Scotch journey
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5.0 out of 5 starsReally well done and informative
By D. Perez on May 17, 2009
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I truly enjoy this book (and the Talisker Distiller's Edition I am drinking right now)!! It is easily my most used Scotch book. I have a pretty large single malt collection, with over 30 examples, and I pull this book out quite often when having a dram. I have used it to introduce both newbies and well seasoned aficionados to a different way of classifying and selecting Scotch.

As one reviewer stated, it does not have all the various cask finishes or older versions described, but is is a great tool for rethinking Scotch. Wishart also offers a free computer program, WhiskyAnalyst, to create your own evaluations of the profiles of any scotch on your bar. You can download it for free at WhiskyClassiffied.com. Here is an excerpt from the description:

"A Whisky Analyst release 3 was added on 7 January 2008. It contains tasting notes and flavour profiles for 135 single malt whiskies, including Glenfarclas (8), Macallan Fine Oak (4), Smokehead, Old Pulteney (2), An Cnoc, Balblair (3), and Tartan of Holland. You can also save bottle images, flavour profiles, analysis, and tasting notes."

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Scotch and would go as far as listing it as a must have.

Enjoy!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Excellent book

Published 18 days ago by Trent
3.0 out of 5 starsGreat intro but the classification system seems a little dodgy ...

Great intro but the classification system seems a little dodgy to me. Too many whiskys that are very different (in my opinion) are sorted into same class.

Published 3 months ago by Iva Petrovic
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat reference for those of us new to the joys ...

Great reference for those of us new to the joys of single malt whisky & enhances my appreciation. Also helpful in my selection process without wasting precious time & money. Read more

Published 4 months ago by creekdweller
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is a very cool book. For folks who love single malt scotch ...

This is a very cool book. For folks who love single malt scotch but are not sure what they are tasting this book covers the flavor categories in quite a bit of detail. Read more

Published 4 months ago by David Robert Bergman
5.0 out of 5 starsMust read for serious scotch drinker

This book is a must read, but only if you're already a pretty advanced single malt scotch enthusiast. Read more

Published 8 months ago by magellan
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat compilation on Single Malt by flavours

Great compilation on Single Malt by flavours. Historical anecdotes stirs up the enthusiasm in many of the MasterClasses that I conducted. Worth a keep.

Published 12 months ago by Heemanshu
5.0 out of 5 starsExtremely Helpful Reference

Nice book. Covers History, the various Regions with good maps, Whisky Flavors, Types and how to taste to get the most from the experience. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Stan57
5.0 out of 5 starsThis book is pure joy

I bought this book on a whim and I can tell you it has been an incredible purchase. First off, it is very accessible in how the author treats the subject matter. Read more

Published on December 24, 2013 by Ryan J. Snyder
4.0 out of 5 starsSingle Malt Scotch Whiskies classified by cluster groups based on...

An interested book on Single Malt Scotch whisky distilleries and flavours of whisky. The book feature the most commonly available single malt scotch whiskies of currently operating... Read more

Published on November 20, 2013 by Owain G.
5.0 out of 5 starsA great read.

Clear, lucid and extremely well written. It is a book that you never really finish. You will always refer to it. Take it with you when you visit your local Whisky Shop.

Published on November 14, 2013 by Savage

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