The earliest book on the subject from the drinkers point of view, its both a useful buying companion and an homage to the worlds most exclusive spirit. Whiskydoris, art of whisky, alchemist, montgomerie, old. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 2. Murrays whisky bible 2015 ancnoc, old pulteney and balblair all receive accolades in global awards the team at international beverage holdings is celebrating scooping three prestigious accolades in one of the whisky industrys top international guides jim murrays 2015 whisky bible. It is not simply a catalogue of distilleries, but a story of discovery and adventure. The clan takes its name from glen garry where the river garry runs eastwards through loch garry to join the great glen about 16 miles 25 km north of fort william, highland. Click to read more about whisky by aeneas macdonald. Ballater in the springtime from the river dee photo. The brother of aeneas was reverend john macdonald who was paster of st. Or visit during the famous spirit of speyside whisky festival in april may, and get involved in some of the unique whisky events in the. Whisky by aeneas macdonald is a slender volume my edition being less than pages. All whisky styles are covered, including just whisper it blends.
This whiskeytasting guide is designed to do just that. This slim little volume is a glorious polemic, and todays readers are helped enormously by the introduction and text annotations offered by spirits scribe ian buxton who deploys his pen as. Hanyu distillery and karuizawa stopt production of whisky and closed doors. Mar 29, 2014 the debate may still be out on whether its spelled whisky or whiskey, but for the sake of the book were talking about in this post, well go with whisky, since its called whisky. This is a truly spectacular book, and a gift to whisky aficionados everywhere.
First published in 1930, aeneas macdonalds whisky is considered a classic of whisky writinga small, passionate, polemical, and informative gem of a book. Irish whiskey means whiskey distilled and matured in ireland. Memoirs of the rebellion, page 2 4 july 1745 joined at belleisle by the elizabeth a shipofwar of 64 guns. Ian has written or coauthored three whisky books and recently completed a new edition of aeneas macdonald s 1930 classic whisky. Aeneas macdonalds text is prefaced by an extensive introduction and commentary by renowned whisky expert ian buxton. Harrys incomplete guide to independent bottlers of single malt scotch whiskies a guide to the source of bottles by harald kirsch version 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rare blend of 30year whisky, dark roasted malt, aged in american white oak casks.
He is now best known for the sectarian slant he adopted the 1930s, aimed at irishscots. The first definitive book on whisky aeneas macdonald, ian buxton on. Ardbeg whiskies are deep, complex and steeped in peat smoke, a distinctive property that has come to characterise many islay whiskies, due to the abundance of peat on the island. Dec 19, 2016 known for his strong aversion to blended scotch, pseudonymous author aeneas macdonald was opinionated, observant and masterful with words.
Known for his strong aversion to blended scotch, pseudonymous author aeneas macdonald was opinionated, observant and masterful with words. Speyside arran mull islay skye jura d o u t e r h e b r i d e s south uist north uist lewis orkney berwickupontweed colds. Familiar brands such as johnnie walker, bells, the famous. George malcolm thomson 18991996 was a scottish journalist and publicist for scottish nationalism. Bagpipe sheet music on demand from mcgillivray piping. Aeneas macdonald is a pseudonym because the author was concerned that his mother, who had very strict. Scotch whisky is whisky which has been distilled and matured in scotland. This whiskey is the result of decades of craftsmanship, diligent. Murrays whisky bible 2015 ancnoc, old pulteney and balblair all receive accolades in global awards the team at international beverage holdings is celebrating scooping three prestigious accolades in one of.
A brief history of japanese whisky behind bars cocktailbar. First published in 1930, aeneas macdonald s whisky is considered a classic of whisky writinga small, passionate, polemical, and informative gem of a book. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Clann domhnaill ghlinne garaidh is a scottish clan and is a branch of the larger clan donald. The distillery laws of 1822 and 1823 brought to an abrupt end a shadow industry of illicit distilling and smuggling in the scottish highlands and supported in its place a legal and lucrative industry.
Referred to by awardwinning spirit specialist dave broom as the finest whisky book ever, written by aeneas macdonald, the pen name of george malcolm thomson, cofounder of the porpoise press. Although islay is only 25 miles long, it boasts no fewer than eight distilleries with two pending. For the whisky enthusiast who cares as deeply about it as any oenophile does about wine, whisky is a passionate. It is only recently that the authors true identity has been uncovered. The book, first published in 2001 and now in its fourth edition, is a comprehensive guide to distilleries both popular and well established, and new or little known in scotland and ireland. Original copies of whisky birlinn, aeneas macdonalds 1930 book, now change hands for hundreds of pounds, so its canny publishing to release.
Use of the software product known as devil whiskey constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions outlined in the included license agreement. Whisky is distilled in scotland from malted barley in pot stills and 6 the worlds leading drink. As well as exploring longlost malts, macdonald remains startlingly relevant. His book whisky gave huge insight into the industry. The connoisseurs guide to malt whiskies and their distilleries 2nd revised edition by lamond, john d. If there is someone who loves whisky, i couldnt imagine them not wanting to have a copy of whiskey and philosophy in their library. Yet of them all, this little tome from 1930 is the one that i keep close to my heart. Exports of scotch whisky grew 12 percent just last year. This little book began whiskys renaissance, through macdonalds sense of what it means to be scottish. Aeneas macdonald, in his examination before the privy council, says the expedition was entirely an irish project. Jun 17, 2015 an introduction to whiskey and whisky. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. The author made no secret of his dislike for blended scotch. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about whisky by aeneas macdonald.
Whisky bible ibh f international beverage holdings ltd. Whiskey and philosophy is part of a series of books, including wine and philosophy and food and philosophy. Some of that is a foreword by charles maclean, and an indepth appreciation by ian. Oct 12, 2006 as well as exploring longlost malts, macdonald remains startlingly relevant. According to aeneas macdonalds whisky, written in 1930, caol ila is one of four. Scotch whisky az of scotch whisky new scotch whisky exclusive bottlings special offers top 10 whiskies shop by type single malt whisky campbeltown highland island islay lowland speyside blended whisky blended malt grain whisky organic whisky distillery bottlings independent bottlings. Aeneas macdonald is a pseudonym because the author was concerned that his mother, who had very strict views on the evils of alcohol, would learn of his love of whisky. Yet despite this, it is often said to be one of the best books indeed, in the eyes of many, the best book ever written about whisky. Jim murrays whisky bible 2015 the most comprehensive whisky guide ever written, now further expanded over new entries. A small volume, written in the 1930s, giving a history and philosophy of whisky appreciation. When he died at 93 it is said he was the oldest active priest in the world. My copy is the 2006 canongate facsimile reprint, which is, bafflingly, the first and only uk edition since the original publication. Nestled into the north east tip of the island, it overlooks the sound of islay and the neighbouring isle of jura. Some of that is a foreword by charles maclean, and an indepth appreciation by ian buxton, who played a key role in reprinting the volume and in researching the background of the mysterious aeneas macdonald.
This is in the opinion of many whisky writers and experts the finest whis. Raphaels parish for most of his life and the one who compiled all the information on his flock that we enjoy today. For the whisky enthusiast who cares as deeply about it as any oenophile does about wine, whisky is a passionate, instructive, historical book that illuminates the great history of the transfixing spirit. Among the generous pour of publishings to please whisky fans, one standout is a longawaited new edition of whisky by aeneas macdonald aka george. This little book began whisky s renaissance, through macdonald s sense of wha. Why not follow the renowned malt whisky trail and visit some of the areas top whisky attractions. Single malt whisky 1 the product of a single distillery, made from a grain content of 100% malted barley. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. He is now best known for the sectarian slant he adopted the 1930s, aimed at irishscots, and as an activist working on behalf of the scottish party.
To honor the 90th anniversary of suntory, suntory released the hibiki 17yrs blended whisky. There are just three types of scotch whisky, though in all likelihood youll only ever encounter two. Review among the generous pour of publishings to please whisky fans, one standout is a longawaited new edition of whisky by aeneas macdonald aka george malcolm thomson who. But whiskies galore is not your average whisky book. Isbn 1 84195 857 3 there are many books on whisky out there, from photo filled doorsteps to pocket bibles of hundreds to thousands of. Every time we try a whisky it is for the first time. The debate may still be out on whether its spelled whisky or whiskey, but for the sake of the book were talking about in this post, well go with whisky, since its called whisky. A fun and accessible guide to completing an education in whiskey from a man who knows his hooch avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ridiculously limited, and the absurdly expensive, whiskey expert. New writing on beer and whisky in honour of michael jackson. The name bunnahabhain derives from gaelic word for mouth. The clan takes its name from glen garry where the river garry runs. The finest whisky book ever dave broom if i could take only one whisky book to a desert island it would be aeneas macdonald s whisky charles maclean this is a small volume but there are plenty who will love it. Join ian buxton on a personal journey across scotlands islands.
Original copies of whisky birlinn, aeneas macdonalds 1930 book, now change hands for hundreds of pounds, so its canny publishing to release a new. Join ian buxton on a personal journey across scotlands islands, where he learns to fish with high explosives, ends up hurling his dinner into the sea, and comes face to face with a basking shark. This little book began whisky s renaissance, through macdonald s sense of what it means to be scottish. Sweet fruit and oloroso sherry notes, nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry. Isbn 1 84195 857 3 there are many books on whisky out there, from photo filled doorsteps to pocket bibles of hundreds to thousands of whisky tastings. The best books on drink of 2016 books the guardian. It was by no means a large book, and when it was first published by porpoise press it appeared in a print run of just 1,600 copies. Where a whisky is made can have a huge bearing on its flavour, everything from the source of the water to the presence of peat in the local area will come. Shinshu, mars distillery stopped producing whisky due to lack of demand. It is reassuring and simultaneously challenging, there is comfort in the familiar and a chance to reassess the beliefs of the past and bring new thoughts forward for discussion.
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