Just 25 miles in length, its rocky bays and sheltered inlets house eight active distilleries. Also the white oak distillery established a new distillery to produce single malt whiskys. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read beer hunter, whisky chaser. 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. Whisky books discover the world of whisky with our selection of books. My copy is the 2006 canongate facsimile reprint, which is, bafflingly, the first and only uk edition since the original publication. It is only recently that the authors true identity has been uncovered. As well as exploring longlost malts, macdonald remains startlingly relevant. Therefore it is no surprise that whiskies matured in sherry or wine casks is rated 0. Aeneas macdonald, in his examination before the privy council, says the expedition was entirely an irish project. Islay is one of many small islands off scotlands west coast but it certainly stands out from the crowd. It is certainly the first written from the point of view of the consumer and is thus hugely historically significant.
First published in 1930, aeneas macdonald s whisky is considered a classic of whisky writinga small, passionate, polemical, and informative gem of a book. First editions are highly soughtafter, but publisher birlinn has produced a handsome new edition this year, including an excellent appreciation by ian buxton. Whisky by aeneas macdonald peat, smoke and spirit by andrew jefford. 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 earliest book on the subject from the drinkers point of view, its both a useful buying companion and an homage to. In whisky, to err is divine 21 march 2018 by richard woodard if youve got a hundred quid or so to spend on a bottle of wine hey, you never know, i can recommend the recently released sassicaia 2015, which to these taste buds at least is the best vintage for some years. Dec 08, 2014 whisky by aeneas macdonald is a slender volume my edition being less than pages. Waking a giant by stuart rivans 2008 whisky galore by compton mackenzie. The first definitive book on whisky aeneas macdonald, ian buxton on. Its packaged in a beautiful wooden case and very handsome decanter bottle and it comes with a pair of branded cut glass tumblers.
It was published in 1930, with a limited run of 1,600 copies. Dec 03, 2016 original copies of whisky birlinn, aeneas macdonalds 1930 book, now change hands for hundreds of pounds, so its canny publishing to release a new edition in time for christmas. If you want to find out what the critics are raving about, or learn about the art of distillation, this is the place to come. Rare blend of 30year whisky, dark roasted malt, aged in american white oak casks. 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. But whiskies galore is not your average whisky book. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. Oct 20, 2016 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 reputedly used the pseudonym to avoid upsetting his teetotal mother his literary musings on matters of malt and more, first published in 1930, are widely hailed as among the best writing on the subject. Oct 12, 2006 as well as exploring longlost malts, macdonald remains startlingly relevant. Genealogy profile for aeneas macdonald aeneas macdonald deceased genealogy genealogy for aeneas macdonald deceased family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of. Nov 10, 2007 first published in 1930, aeneas macdonalds whisky is considered a classic of whisky writinga small, passionate, polemical, and informative gem of a book. The modern edition, reprinted by cannongate, was resurrected thanks to writer ian buxton in 2006. 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. Clann domhnaill ghlinne garaidh is a scottish clan and is a branch of the larger clan donald.
And if you fancy becoming a critic yourself, start writing your own tasting notes in our tasting book. Scotch whisky is whisky which has been distilled and matured in scotland. To honor the 90th anniversary of suntory, suntory released the hibiki 17yrs blended whisky. In fact, its always been pretty hard to get hold of. First editions are highly soughtafter, but publisher birlinn has produced a handsome new edition this. Distillery manager john macdonald judges and selects the whisky at precisely the right moment to ensure the balance between character and age is just perfect. The scotch whisky industry contributes close to five billion pounds to the uk economy, earning. Books on whisky many, many books have been written on whisky, and whiskey as well. Of particular note is our use of six french oak finishing barrels that came from one of our favorite california. New writing on beer and whisky in honour of michael jackson. Original copies of whisky birlinn, aeneas macdonalds 1930 book, now change hands for hundreds of pounds, so its canny publishing to release a new edition in time for christmas. The volume in question is simply titled whisky, and it was written by one aeneas macdonald, published by edinburghs porpoise press in 1930. 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. Single malt whisky 1 the product of a single distillery, made from a grain content of 100% malted barley.
George 35th anniversary single malt whiskey is comprised of eight of the most venerable barrels in the st. The name bunnahabhain derives from gaelic word for mouth of the river and the distillery draws its water from the nearby. Whisky show, that is reminiscent of the finest and oldest dram from glenglassaugh distillery. Whisky of the year spirit of the year champagne of the year collections wine cases. Dec 19, 2016 the volume in question is simply titled whisky, and it was written by one aeneas macdonald, published by edinburghs porpoise press in 1930. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Why not follow the renowned malt whisky trail and visit some of the areas top whisky attractions.
I find a joy in holding a piece of historyone reason why i love whisky so much. This will not attempt to be an allinclusive list, but hopefully it will give the reader a good start on finding a book, or books, of interest. Shinshu, mars distillery stopped producing whisky due to lack of demand. The best books on drink of 2016 books the guardian. Gillian macdonald gillian macdonald is the head of analytics and whisky creation at glenmorangie. A brief history of japanese whisky behind bars cocktailbar. 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. 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. Whisky bible ibh f international beverage holdings ltd. Whisky by aeneas macdonald originally published 1930, reprint 2006 whisky dream. The following is a letter sent from montreal in august of 1804 to our great great grand father roderick taylor macdonald, salachry, knoydart.
World whiskey, charles maclean, sep 1, 2009, cooking, 352 pages. The manual by dave broom 2014 whisky tales by charles maclean 2008 whisky. 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 tream kinr oss st andrews aberfeldy pitlochry. This is, in the opinion of many whisky writers and experts, the finest whisky book ever written. Should a whisky be unavailable we will offer a comparable selection lost scotch flight a 12oz pour from three lost scotches 50. Irish whiskey means whiskey distilled and matured in ireland.
Besides dealing with the origins of flavour in whiskies, the opening chapters give useful background information about the scotch whisky industry, how it. Dark desires, eve silver, 2005, fiction, 349 pages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Memoirs of the rebellion, page 2 4 july 1745 joined at belleisle by the elizabeth a shipofwar of 64 guns. It is not simply a catalogue of distilleries, but a story of discovery and adventure. Mieux vaut finalement suivre les conseils daeneas macdonald, le. First published in 1930, aeneas macdonalds whisky is considered a classic of whisky writinga small, passionate, polemical, and informative gem of a book. In 2006 he was responsible for the reprinting of aeneas macdonalds classic 1930 text whisky, adding a new introduction to this iconic work. 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. The scotch whisky directory is the definitive guide that sets a benchmark for all future discussion of the flavour of spirits of all sorts. 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.
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. With acrobat reader dc you can do more than just open and view pdf files its easy to add annotations to documents using a complete set of commenting tools take your pdf tools to go work on documents anywhere using the acrobat reader mobile. The connoisseurs guide to malt whiskies and their distilleries 2nd revised edition by lamond, john d. History, hints and tips appeared and subsequently he was one of the principal coauthors of eyewitness whisky, world whisky and great whiskies for dorland kindersley. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 2.
Singlemalt whisky and the paradoxes of scottish leisure and tourism policy karl spracklen, professor of leisure studies, leeds metropolitan university, uk k. 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 reputedly used the pseudonym to avoid upsetting his teetotal mother his literary musings on matters of malt and more, first published in 1930, are widely hailed as among the best writing on the subject. This little book began whisky s renaissance, through macdonald s sense of what it means to be scottish. I was left to huddle by the fire with a blanket and a dram and a good book. Besides dealing with the origins of flavour in whiskies, the opening chapters give useful background information about the scotch whisky industry, how it is organised and who owns it. When i first came across this book i couldnt believe it had hardly been in print.
Whisky is distilled in scotland from malted barley in pot stills and 6 the worlds leading drink. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This little book began whisky s renaissance, through macdonald s sense of wha. As a brown spirit, whisky lives through the flavours taken up from the cask. In this lively and authoritative guide, greene uses bright visuals, an easytoread format, and the familiar. Whisky by aeneas macdonald xs828212020 adobe acrobat reader dcdownload adobe acrobat reader dc ebook pdf.
A small volume, written in the 1930s, giving a history and philosophy of whisky appreciation. The clan takes its name from glen garry where the river garry runs eastwards through loch garry to join the great glen about. Whiskybyaeneasmacdonaldxs828212020 adobe acrobat reader. Whisky by aeneas macdonald is a slender volume my edition being less than pages. 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. Rodericks regiment had been disbanded and his whole family had already emigrated to canada in 1802 and this letter was written by aeneas macdonald his first cousin who was in the seminary in montreal. Click to read more about whisky by aeneas macdonald. Nestled into the north east tip of the island, it overlooks the sound of islay and the neighbouring isle of jura. I would love to get my hands on copies of whisky aeneas macdonald and the whisky distilleries of the united kingdom alfred barnard both first edition copies.
Join ian buxton on a personal journey across scotlands islands, where he learns to fish with high explosives, ends up hurling his. Pdf appreciating whisky download full pdf book download. It is perhaps only fair then that industrious islay has long been crowned scotlands whisky island. 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. Shinshu, mars distillery moved all the whisky production to nagano. In 2006 he was responsible for the reprinting of aeneas macdonald s classic 1930 text whisky, adding a new introduction to this iconic work.
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. Genealogy profile for aeneas macdonald aeneas macdonald deceased genealogy genealogy for aeneas macdonald deceased family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Damien cole, her mysterious and secretive new employer, offers her a chance to work beside him, darcie finch, who had been. Yet of them all, this little tome from 1930 is the one that i keep close to my heart. Whiskybyaeneasmacdonaldxs828212020 adobe acrobat reader dcdownload adobe acrobat reader dc ebook pdf.
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