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Malt Whisky Companion 6th Edition [Hardcover]

Michael Jackson (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 1 April 2010

Michael Jackson's essential read for the whisky connoisseur - fully updated 6th edition

Discover all about whisky from this new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, by the late Michael Jackson. You'll learn everything you wanted to know about your favourite tipple. From why you should choose Islay, the Islands, or the Highlands, to which whiskies are light and flowery, or rich and treacly.

Find whisky tasting notes on over 1,000 malts arranged from A-Z, including vintages from 1926 onwards. Over 500 new bottlings are reviewed and scored - plus hundreds of revised entries. Packed with the latest releases and brand new tasting notes from every distillery in Scotland. Plus, reviews of malts from around the world, including Ireland, Japan and newer producers from California to the Czech Republic.

Updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow, Gavin Smith and William Meyers.

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  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; 6th edition edition (1 April 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405319666
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405319669
  • Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 3 x 22.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 76,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Michael Jackson was widely recognised as the world's leading authority on whisky.

Dominic Roskrow is the former editor of Whisky Magazine. Gavin Smith is one of the world's foremost whisky writers, with a dozen published books on the subject. William Meyers is a noted whisky expert, with several published articles to his name.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Man Would be Proud 31 Mar 2010
By Dr. Pdm Barrow
Format:Hardcover
Writing the latest version of Michael Jackson's Malt Whisky Companion is akin to taking over the squad football shirt from a legendary footballer; you cannot possibly win in the eyes of his followers. Any yet winning isn't really the point; you know you will never replace the great man, you are aware of his permanent place in the hearts of millions, you continue to honour his memory and you move on. This is exactly what Dominic Roskrow, Gavin Smith and William Meyers have done. And how.

Roskrow et al have done a fabulous job. They have made it clear that this is still very much Jackson's book, two and a half years after his death. They have written each new review in the same spare but highly evocative language of the great man, whilst leaving much of his original material intact. Jackson's introductions and his section on his beloved Macallan are left largely as they are, although the book is updated for newer bottlings (e.g. the Fine Oak range). Out go the reviews for malts long since unavailable, and in come bang up-to-date bottlings, including selected Vatted Malts, Japanese, American and European single malts. Of course, some will quibble about the whiskies included and not included and of the marks accorded, used as we are to Jim Murray's rather top heavy scoring. How, though, in such a subjective and value-laden topic is this to be avoided? As good as his books are, Jim Murray all too often lapses into relative judgements which mean nothing to the reader. The latest edition of the Malt Whisky companion avoids this by sticking to crisp and clear absolute descriptions of each whisky.

The real question is whether anyone not aware of Jackson's death (and surely there can't be many) REALLY notice that this wasn't written by him? The answer, I suggest, is no. This is a must have for any whisky buff. Well done boys, the great man would be proud.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful to view and to handle 4 Jan 2011
By Headprior
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The book in itself is a joy to hold and to flick through, even for those not interested in the content. Having said that, this is the definitive guide to malt whiskies and should be on the bookshelves of those who enjoy a quality tipple and want to find out more about the products. Excellent value.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Jackson takes the prize 23 May 2013
By HPVEE
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Brilliant and handy publication. Can be taken anywhere. Lovely pictures of the product and knowledgeable discussion of the distilleries. Most of all the tasting notes are, in my opinion, exact. No superfluous information, just heartfelt descriptions that live up to the mark.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
My husband loves this book he refers to it all the time. He like trying different whiskeys also he likes to find out all about them.
Published 1 month ago by Alison
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book that would need some refreshment
I have enjoyed the Malt Whisky Companion from its first Edition. This 6th edition has been compiled from several whisky authors after the death of the original writer, Michael... Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Malt Whisky Companion
This was a present for my husband who likes to read up on whatever malt he is drinking. It is on the same lines as previous editions with many additions and interesting information... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stately Lady
4.0 out of 5 stars Just an update
Bought this for my husband as decided he needed an up to date version with more info - it does what is says
Published 2 months ago by Ann Wells
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
Great book to introduce you to the world of fine whisky. If you need to know more, and in detail, this is excellent value.
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Very good book, loads of information on dozens of bottles.well worth the purchase and a very good read.Buy this and you won't go wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good travelling companion
I use this book when I'm travelling, you see single malt whisky's on offer but you don't know anyhing about them before you buy, now I have an excellent referance book to guide me. Read more
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This is an outstanding compendium of all of the whisky distilled in Scotland . Very informative from how to distill whisky , locations , distillery histories to taste and gradings... Read more
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Bought this book for my husband who says that it is absolutely first class. He wanted a book which showed pictures of the bottle labels which this does perfectly. Read more
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