Whisky Forum - Whisky Eyewitness Companions

William · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject: Whisky Eyewitness Companions

Whisky Eyewitness Companions edited by Charles McLean and part of publishers Dorling Kindersleys popular Eyewitness Companion series of books.

I was actually sent a copy of this book by Dorling Kindersley a while ago and have been a bit slow in posting a bit about it here.

The book was edited by Charles MacLean but contains contributions from a host of names from the world of whisky such as Dave Broom, Ulf Buxrud, Ian Buxton, Gavin Smith and many more.

Whisky Eyewitness Companion is a great first-time starter book for the whisky novice or anyone who just wants to know more about whisky. It is comprehensive and like all DK books, very well illustrated.

Featuring every aspect of whisky, it lays out the bare facts, the deals with everything from production techniques to nosing & tasting, distillery origins and history and a few tasting notes for each distillery but it is certainly not a comprehensive tasting note guide if you want that then pick up a whisky bible. Whether you want to research more about your favourite whisky or distillery, or you want to discover an untapped gem. It covers over150 whiskies including malts and blends not only from Scotland but it also covers some of the more well known whiskies from the USA, Canada, Ireland, Japan and Europe. Formatted into a handy almost pocket-size guide.

Overall whether new to whisky or not it is a very good book for the money, just over Â£8 at Amazon and that includes free delivery.

William

Alastair · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject:

Hi Wiiliam

Someone gave me a copy of this as a gift, it is actually a good wee book and as you say for Â£8 delivered it is great value for what you get.

Alastair

Vcdman · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:48 am Post subject:

Thanks - next time i order from Amazon i have to have a look...

Islay Pete · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject:

Yes this is a very good wee book, loads of whisky facts which were new to me and like other whisky books produced by DK it is packed with stunninng photography.

Pete

Hodge · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject:

I was recently given this book as a gift and have to say it is an excellent little book, if i had known i would have picked one up for myself sooner. As Pete says above great images and loads of facts to keep any whisky fan happy.

Hodge