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A Passion for Whisky
A must have guide to the world-famous whiskies of Islay, the jewel in the Scotch whisky crown A recognised jewel in the Scotch whisky crown and a place the New York Times deemed 'pilgrimage-worthy', the tiny Scottish island of Islay is responsible for some of the world's most sought-after malt whiskies. In A Passion for Whisky, celebrated whisky writer and Master of the Quaich Ian Wisniewski delves into everything from the history of distilling on Islay, to how Islay's unique combination of ingredients and climate produce some of the finest examples of Scotland's national drink, as well as how best to enjoy your dram, what glassware to select with your whisky and how to easily pick out tasting notes. Filled with detailed profiles on each of Islay's nine celebrated distilleries and their most desirable offerings, and studded throughout with the voices of Islay-dwellers and experts, this is an essential book for every dedicated admirer of Scotch whisky.
The Whisky Dictionary
This is the drinker's guide to every aspect of whisky, from Scotch to Japanese, rye to bourbon and beyond. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktails and the many varieties of whisky from all around the world, renowned whisky expert Ian Wisniewski explores and unlocks the wonderful world of a drink like no other. Entries include... Ageing Process Bourbon Craft Movement Fermentation Flavour Compounds Irish Whiskey Japanese Whiskey Master Distiller Old Fashioned Organic Whisky Prohibition Tasting Techniques Wine Casks ...and many more.
The Whisky Dictionary
An illustrated A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about whisky, from all over the world. This is the drinker's guide to every aspect of whisky, from Scotch to Japanese, rye to bourbon and beyond. With hundreds of entries covering everything from history, ingredients and distilling techniques to flavor notes, cocktails and the many varieties of whisky from all around the world, renowned whisky expert Ian Wisniewski explores and unlocks the wonderful world of a drink like no other. Entries include...AgeingAmerican OakBourbonBurn's NightCask StrengthCraft MovementDrynessEco-ProductionFermentationFlavor CompoundsIndependent BottlersJapanese WhiskeyKentucky Bourbon FestivalMaster DistillerNoseOak CasksOrganicProhibitionQuaichSherry CasksTanninsTasting TechniquesYieldZero-Emissions...and many more.
Vodka
As the world's most popular and versatile liquor, vodka is at the heart of any bar, served neat to sip and savor, or as an essential ingredient in the coolest cocktails. Ian Wisniewski reveals all you need to know about vodka. He explores vodka's traditional homelands and leading distilleries, explaining the differences between vodkas distilled using barley, wheat, corn, rye, and potatoes. From classic Polish and Russian vodkas such as Wyborowa and Stolichnaya to flavoured vodkas--fruity Ketel One Citroen and herbaceous Zubrowka--there has never been such a wide range of vodka available. Ian provides practical tips on how best to enjoy vodka, with recipes for classic vodka-based cocktails, and ideas for some great dishes to try with it, including Scandinavian-style crayfish and Russian blinis with sour cream and caviar. Whether you prefer to sip or shoot, with Vodka at hand you'll soon become a connoisseur of this fascinating liquor.
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2022
Whisky enthusiasts all over the world look forward to the Malt Whisky Yearbook every autumn. This 17th edition is again fully revised and packed with new and up-to-date information on more than 400 whisky distilleries from all over the world. Distinguished whisky experts contribute with new features written exclusively for this new edition along with details of hundreds of whisky shops, whisky sites and new bottlings. The Independent Bottlers chapter gives you all the details about the world ́s most successful blenders and bottlers complete with tasting notes. A comprehensive summary of the whisky year that was and all the latest statistics is also included. Malt Whisky Yearbook 2022 includes more than 250 tasting notes describing the flavour of single malts from all working distilleries in Scotland and Japan. Finally, with more than 500 colour photographs, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2022 is as much an essential reference guide as a book to read for pleasure.
Classic Malt Whisky
This title tells all you need to know about malt whisky, from the processes of making it to the customs of imbibing it. This is a guide for anyone who enjoys a dram, or two, and wants to know more of the drink's culture, origins and technology.
Golem
Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.
The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink
Offering a panoramic view of the history and culture of food and drink in America with fascinating entries on everything from the smell of asparagus to the history of White Castle, and the origin of Bloody Marys to jambalaya, the Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink provides a concise, authoritative, and exuberant look at this modern American obsession. Ideal for the food scholar and food enthusiast alike, it is equally appetizing for anyone fascinated by Americana, capturing our culture and history through what we love most--food! Building on the highly praised and deliciously browseable two-volume compendium the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, this new work serves ...
The Year's Work in Lebowski Studies
A massive underground sensation, The Big Lebowski has been hailed as the first cult film of the internet age. In this book, 21 fans and scholars address the film's influences—westerns, noir, grail legends, the 1960s, and Fluxus—and its historical connections to the first Iraq war, boomers, slackerdom, surrealism, college culture, and of course bowling. The Year's Work in Lebowski Studies contains neither arid analyses nor lectures for the late-night crowd, but new ways of thinking and writing about film culture.
