Everything You Need to Know About Whisky

This book is for everyone who loves whisky. Its reader does not need to be a great expert — far from it! — but even the most passionate and knowledgeable fans will discover a lot of new things (or rethink their existing knowledge). We will delve into where the flavor of whisky comes from: is it in the production or in the aging? What is the nature of the wood used for aging whisky, and what is its significance? How is the world of whisky structured beyond Scotland? Is there a concept of terroir in the context of whisky? We will explore the role whisky has played in different countries and among different peoples, and learn about its impact on the social and cultural lives of people. We will investigate the importance of blends and how they brought whisky to the masses, making it the global powerhouse it is today. We will look at the collapse and revival of Irish whisky, Prohibition in the USA, changes in drinking habits, the rise in popularity of single malt expressions, and samples from around the world. And one more important aspect: among other things, whisky is about the stories of people, those who created the drink over 500 years ago, which was called aqua vitae in Latin, or "water of life", evolved into the Gaelic word uisqe-beatha, and then successfully became what delights millions of admirers around the world, — whiskey.