商品簡介
The definitive book on understanding and appreciating the exploding world of whiskey. Renowned whiskey educator Robin Robinson demystifies the "water of life" in a definitive, heavily illustrated tome designed to take readers on a global tour of the ever-expanding world of whiskey. Across ten robust "classes," Robinson explains whiskey history, how it defined the way whiskey is made in different countries and regions, the myriad styles, how aging and finishing works, and the basics of "nosing" and tasting whiskey. In chapters dedicated to American whiskey (including bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and rye), American Craft whiskey, Scotch, Irish, Canadian, Japanese, and world whiskies, Robinson presents the best offerings from new and historic producers, how to choose among them, and how to build a collection of your own. Each "class" is a journey into a country's whiskies and makers, including recommended bottles and styles, as well as insider information on how distilleries make their unique offerings. Each chapter includes themed tastings organized by bargain, value, special occasion, and splurge price categories. This thoroughly up-to-date and wide-ranging guide also offers helpful recommendations on how to lead your own tasting, a glossary of terms, food pairings, and tips on everything from glassware to whiskey festivals and how to read a label.
作者簡介
Robin Robinson is a renowned whiskey educator who created the popular Whiskey Smackdown series at the Astor Center in New York City. He has taught at the Culinary Institute of America and the Institute for Culinary Education. He has lectured and given seminars at the American Distilling Institute, Bar Institute, Tales of the Cocktail, and numerous chapters of the US Bartender’s Guild. He has been featured in the pages of AlcoholProfessor.com, AskMen.com, Chicago Sun Times, Heritage Network, Inc.com, Playboy.com, VinePair.com, WhiskeyWash.com, and other publications. He also consults with craft whiskey brands, helping increase their market share through consumer education, tastings, pairing dinners, seminars, festivals, and social networking. Whisky magazine awarded him a 2014 Icon of Whisky Award, their highest commendation for brand ambassadors. He lives in New Jersey, USA. Also available: Zraly’s Complete Wine Course / Bernstein’s Complete Beer Cours
