Scotland and Its Whiskies: The Great Whiskies and Their Landscapes (Hardcover)

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Rugged Scotland's climate is too chilly to grow wine grapes, but it does support fields of barley and rushing streams of crystal waters. These combine to make Scotch whisky, whose well-aged, single-malt varieties connoisseurs prize above all other distilled spirits save France's cognacs and Armagnacs. Michael Jackson combines his broad knowledge of these whiskies with superb color photographs of Highland vistas in Scotland and its Whiskies. If it's true, as the French contend, that the land itself dictates the kind of wine its vines produce, it follows that Scotland's whiskies will vary from one distillery to another depending on the qualities of grain and water composing the final outcome. Growing taste for artisanal Scotch whisky makes this an especially useful purchase, and its exquisite Highland panoramas make it a worthwhile travel guide as well. Mark Knoblauch
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PRAISE FOR COMPLETE GUIDE TO SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
The best book of its kind yet produced. A work of authority and understanding . . . He is particularly good on his description of each whisky."-The Scotsman
Michael Jackson pours his love of whisky into this wonderfully researched book."
-Evening Times (Glasgow)

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Product Details Hardcover: 144 pages Publisher: Harcourt (November 5, 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 0151009422 ISBN-13: 978-0151009428 Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #698,057 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Writing, Great Pictures, February 9, 2002 By  Richard G. Wilkes "Liebe sifrei" (Ferndale, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Like a love letter to Scotland and to Scotch. The famous authority on Whiskey, Scotch, etc. writes a wonderful, flowing style, there is an easy index to famous Single Malts & Distilleries in the back, and the pictures literally make you want to got there: I sent this book as a present to 2 friends, as well as buying a copy for myself, and we are now all planning a trip to Scotland together, with this book, inspired by this book. 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Truly magical insite to Scotland and her Whiskies, March 31, 2002 By  Charles Swett (Moravia, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    A couple of years ago I was blessed by being given one of the best, if not the best job in the world. "Brand Ambassador" for one of the finest and best known Scotch Whisky Brands. After an all too brief trip to Scotland, I have dedicated most of my free time to reading everything about Scotland and her Whiskies that I can get my hands on. Mr. Jackson's wonderfully poetic description of the land that now owns my heart has served to make a return trip much more than a wish. I so loved this book that I made a gift of it to the library of Cardhu Distillery. Thank you Mr. Jackson for making Scotland come alive to Whisky lovers everywhere. Slainte bha Charles Swett 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A combined piece of verbal & photographic art!, December 12, 2005 By  Rose Glavas (Kilmore, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Scotland and Its Whiskies: [The Great Whiskies, the Distilleries and Their Landscapes] (Paperback) An excellent book about my favourite all time drink! That's how I would describe this well written, beautifully photographed and intricate journey through Scotland, describing its whiskies. Working together, Jackson and Wright have put together a combined piece of verbal and photographic artwork. The information provided is very educational, but enjoyable, with historic and technical information entwined with Jackson's fireside conversational style making this a pleasure to read. I can't reproduce the photography but I can give you a sample of the style of writing from page 63: "After I had breathed the air of early Christianity and Celtic myth, the journey back was slow. It was not just the two hours' drive from Fionnphort to Tobermory, the main town of Mull, but also the otherworldliness of the landscape." This book has been broken up with the chapters as follows: Overture; The Islands; The East; Coda; Directory of distilleries; Glossary, Index and Acknowledgements. I liked the maps each section had that showed where distilleries were either operating, operating with visitor centre, mothballed or operating intermittently; or closed. This information would come in handy if you are planning on visiting the areas yourself. `Scotland and its Whiskies' is the perfect gift for that special person who has everything (including you!). It is an informative and enjoyable read; while pleasing the eye at the same time.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Scotland and its whiskies Great book! It is a great resource. The book was in excellent condition and arrived in a timely mannner. Published 5 months ago by Paula L. Dryden 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book I bought this book for a friend who likes single malt scotch & non-fiction books. After looking at it, I read it & bought my friend another copy. Read more Published 9 months ago by Dr. G. C. Shaw 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent addition to any Whisky fans library This book was purchased along with MJ's 5th Edition Whisky guide. I found it an excellent read while enjoying a nice glass of single malt. Read more Published on February 28, 2006 by Polizei Fan 4.0 out of 5 stars A nice read with a glass of scotch This is a quality production. The photos and the descriptions are fantastic. I found myself pouring a glass of scotch from whichever region I was reading that night, ie. Read more Published on February 24, 2006 by scotch hound 5.0 out of 5 stars A bit peaty with a fragrant complex nose and a smooth finish I got hooked on single malt scotches a few years ago--not hooked in an AA "higher power" sense--but hooked on sipping and savoring Balvenie, Oban, Cragganmore, and others. Read more Published on February 13, 2004 by Christopher Schmitz Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt (November 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0151009422
• ISBN-13: 978-0151009428
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #698,057 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Writing, Great Pictures, February 9, 2002

By	Richard G. Wilkes "Liebe sifrei" (Ferndale, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Like a love letter to Scotland and to Scotch. The famous authority on Whiskey, Scotch, etc. writes a wonderful, flowing style, there is an easy index to famous Single Malts & Distilleries in the back, and the pictures literally make you want to got there: I sent this book as a present to 2 friends, as well as buying a copy for myself, and we are now all planning a trip to Scotland together, with this book, inspired by this book.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly magical insite to Scotland and her Whiskies, March 31, 2002

By	Charles Swett (Moravia, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A couple of years ago I was blessed by being given one of the best, if not the best job in the world. "Brand Ambassador" for one of the finest and best known Scotch Whisky Brands. After an all too brief trip to Scotland, I have dedicated most of my free time to reading everything about Scotland and her Whiskies that I can get my hands on.
Mr. Jackson's wonderfully poetic description of the land that now owns my heart has served to make a return trip much more than a wish.
I so loved this book that I made a gift of it to the library of Cardhu Distillery.
Thank you Mr. Jackson for making Scotland come alive to Whisky lovers everywhere.
Slainte bha
Charles Swett

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A combined piece of verbal & photographic art!, December 12, 2005

By	Rose Glavas (Kilmore, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Scotland and Its Whiskies: [The Great Whiskies, the Distilleries and Their Landscapes] (Paperback)

An excellent book about my favourite all time drink! That's how I would describe this well written, beautifully photographed and intricate journey through Scotland, describing its whiskies.

Working together, Jackson and Wright have put together a combined piece of verbal and photographic artwork. The information provided is very educational, but enjoyable, with historic and technical information entwined with Jackson's fireside conversational style making this a pleasure to read. I can't reproduce the photography but I can give you a sample of the style of writing from page 63:

"After I had breathed the air of early Christianity and Celtic myth, the journey back was slow. It was not just the two hours' drive from Fionnphort to Tobermory, the main town of Mull, but also the otherworldliness of the landscape."

This book has been broken up with the chapters as follows: Overture; The Islands; The East; Coda; Directory of distilleries; Glossary, Index and Acknowledgements. I liked the maps each section had that showed where distilleries were either operating, operating with visitor centre, mothballed or operating intermittently; or closed. This information would come in handy if you are planning on visiting the areas yourself.

`Scotland and its Whiskies' is the perfect gift for that special person who has everything (including you!). It is an informative and enjoyable read; while pleasing the eye at the same time.