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"Awesome sauce for even the slightest of whiskey nerds . . . completely worth picking up." —LiquorSnob.com
"Specific and very good." —Newsday
"101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die . . . has captured the mood conducive to entering the world of whisky that we share." —WhatDoesJohnKnow.com
"An inspiring travel guide and an education in scotch, whisky, whiskey, bourbon, rye and new make spirit." —CoolHunting.com
"A good travel companion." —Charleston Mercury
"Many of you will want to either add this book to your Christmas list or buy the book yourself and add selections from it to that list." —National Barbecue News
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A fun and accessible guide to completing an education in whiskey from a man who knows his hooch
Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ridiculously limited, and the absurdly expensive, whiskey expert Ian Buxton has scoured the shelves of the world's whiskey warehouses to recommend an eclectic selection of old favorites, stellar newcomers, and mystifyingly unknown drams that simply have to be drunk. This witty, focused, and practical guide is not an awards list or a list of the 101 "Best" whiskies in the world in the opinion of some self-appointed whiskey guru. It’s simply a guide to 101 whiskies that enthusiasts really must seek out and try—love them or hate them—to complete their whiskey education. What's more, it's both practical and realistic as it cuts through the clutter, decodes the marketing hype, and gets straight to the point; whether from India or America, Sweden or Ireland, Japan or the hills, glens, and islands of Scotland—here are the 101 whiskies that every whiskey enthusiast needs to try. Sláinte!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
101 Whiskies to try before you die,
This review is from: 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (Hardcover)
Excellent book but some of the Whiskies are impossible to found here in Canada or USA. Except for that everything is perfectThanks!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny,
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This review is from: 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (Hardcover)
This book is amazing in every aspect. It's not only a stunning design (cover and page spreads) - but it's clever, witty, entertaining and informative. I've purchased 2 copies as gifts, and one for myself. Thanks Ian for putting in the research and effort to produce such an amazing book!
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4.1 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews) 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
An A to Z of Distinctive Whiskies,
By L. Reisman "annihilus813" - Published on Amazon.com
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This book doesn't attempt to rate the whiskies it discusses. Instead, and to its credit, it merely lays out an extensive list of the whos, whats, wheres and whys of 101 whiskies that should be tried before you die.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nice subjective resource, but makes a great wish list,
By Sean Foushee - Published on Amazon.com
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If you're the type of whisky drinker who hasn't ventured outside of a handful of malts or blends, or are just starting to discover whisky, this book is a great resource for discovering new and exciting expressions. First, I must commend Mr. Buxton for placing whiskies on his list which he confesses to not enjoying, but realizes others might find excellent - some of the peatier Islay scotches for example. I bought this book knowing it was a subjective list, and did so gladly since the book doesn't try to focus only on single malts or a specific whisky making region - like Mr. Jackson's treatise, a "Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch." And in the process of reading through the 101 whiskies presented in the book I've discovered a handful of whiskies from distillers I've never thought of buying (i.e. Buffalo Trace) and in a couple of instances I've expanded on the list by filling the gaps in the ranges Mr. Buxton recommends. One such example is The Macallan, which places three spots on the list with their 10, 18 and 30 year old expressions. After buying a bottle of The Macallan 10 year, and trying their 18, I decided to purchase a bottle of 15 year Fine Oak, which isn't on the list. The Macallan profile was so good in the two I tasted from the list that it convinced me to try the 15 year and see what I might have been missing between the 10 and 18 year expressions; I'm glad I did!The list isn't presented in any hierarchal structure, but rather alphabetically, which makes finding whiskies easy and the book enjoyable to read. The only complaint I have is with Mr. Buxton's color coded price guide, which can often be hard to decipher requiring a trip back to the front of the book to glance at the legend and as one color blind friend mentioned is near useless for him. Other than that small quibble, this is an excellent book and one I highly recommend. 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good guide,
By Michael - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (Hardcover)
Color pictures on every page and a small size make this a nice, simple guide. The descriptions discuss both the tasting points (color, nose, taste and finish) as well as the process and history behind each.
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