Whiskey Master Class: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and More

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Lew Bryson Bill Lumsden

Whiskey Master Class

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and More

Lew Bryson, Bill Lumsden

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Harvard Common Press,U.S.
18 February 2020

History: specific events & topics; Consumer advice; Spirits & cocktails

Go beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite style of whiskey. Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey-a longtime editor of Whisky Advocate and author of the definitive guide Tasting Whiskey. In this book, Lew shares everything hes learned on his journey through the worlds of bourbon, Scotch, rye, Japanese whiskey, and more (yes, there are tasty Canadian and Irish whiskeys as well!). In this book, you'll find it all:

An overview of the different types of whiskeys, including the rules, identities, and flavor maps for each. He also includes a crash course in craft whiskeys, which tend to be more creative and freewheeling than the styles made by traditional producers. Exploration of the key whiskey ingredients, with a close look at the flavor contributions of malt, peat, corn, rye, wheat-even water matters. Distillation for non-distillers and the beauty of barrels: Whiskey is both an art and a science, and whats in the glass is affected by things like pot stills vs. column stills, barrel char, and of course, time. Numerous interviews with master distillers, still makers, and other artisans at the top of their field. Tasting tips and how to identify the whiskeys you might want to try next.

Every chapter contains a variety of contemporary and historic pictures along with appropriate drawings, charts, and more. And with whiskey as the subject, this is a class where you'll want to do the homework!

By: Lew Bryson
Foreword by: Bill Lumsden
Imprint: Harvard Common Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781558329812
ISBN 10: 1558329811
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 18 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Dr. Bill Lumsden The Syllabus: Chapter 1 The Whiskeys: Chapter 2 The Grain: Chapter 3 The Mash: Chapter 4 The Yeast: Chapter 5 Distillation: Chapter 6 The Pot Still: Chapter 7 The Column Still: Chapter 8 The Barrel: Chapter 9 The Warehouse: Chapter 10 The Time: Chapter 11 The Blend: Chapter 12 The Bottle: Chapter 13 The People: Chapter 14 The Intangibles: Chapter 15 The Tasting: Chapter 16 Acknowledgements About the Authopr Index

Lew Bryson has been writing about beer and spirits full-time since 1995. He was the managing editor of Whisky Advocate from 1996 through 2015. He is currently a Senior Drinks Writer for the Daily Beast, and also writes for ScotchWhisky.com, Artisan Spirit, and Bourbon+. Bryson is the author of Whiskey Master Class as well as Tasting Whiskey. He has served as a judge for both the American Craft Spirits Association and the Great American Beer Festival. Lew Bryson lives north of Philadelphia with his wife and two Welsh Corgis.

Reviews for Whiskey Master Class: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and More

Lew Bryson knows more about whiskey than anyone I've met. But that's only one reason to read Whiskey Master Class. He writes with clarity and humor in a way that will engage novices and connoisseurs alike. - Clay Risen, author of Single Malt: A Guide to the Whiskies of Scotland Let's just say that there is nobody, whether a complete newcomer or the most seasoned old-whiskey hand, who won't walk away from this fine book with a new, deeper understanding of the topic. - David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch