DKWhisky and Wine: A Tasting Course (2 Books)

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Whiskey: A Tasting Course

The perfect accompaniment to your whiskey tasting journey

The best – and most enjoyable – way to find out about whiskies is by drinking them. This truly hands-on handbook takes you on a tasting journey to discover your own personal whiskey style, and helps you to expand your horizons so you can find a world of new whiskies to enjoy.

Through a series of guided at-home tastings, you’ll get familiar with the full spectrum of whiskey aromas and flavours on offer – from the smokey tang of Islay peat to the aromatic scent of Japanese oak. Find out how to engage all your senses to navigate the range of malts, grains and blended whiskies and get to grips with different whiskey styles. Take a tasting tour of the world’s finest makers, including iconic Scottish distilleries and the small-scale artisan producers all over the globe.

And as you become more whisky-confident, you can break out of your whisky comfort zone. Do you love the honeyed sweetness of a Kentucky Bourbon? If so, why not try a smooth malt that’s been aged in ex-Bourbon barrels? Or a creamy, oat-infused Irish craft whiskey?

Guides to whiskey prices and ages will help you to make smart buys. Discover how to pour, store and serve whiskies and match them with foods. Learn to mix cocktails, from a classic whiskey sour to your own signature creation.

With 20 step-by-step whiskey tastings, clear infographics and jargon-busting advice – taste your way to whiskey wisdom.

Wine: A Tasting Course

The ultimate visual course for wine lovers seeking no-nonsense practical information that brings the subject to life

The essential, jargon-free guide for anyone who wants to get more out of their wine glass.

Which end of a bottle of chianti is the "nose"? How are you meant to smell notes of honeysuckle in that glass of sauvignon blanc? Does expensive really mean better quality?

Wine: A Tasting Course is a practical, no-nonsense guide that will make you think about what you drink. Discover which wines you like and why, read about the journey from grape to glass, and get to grips with those all-important food and wine pairings. Pore over vibrant infographics, and pair with a glass of red or white as you try out a selection of taste tests.

A corker of a guide that combines essential know-how with plenty of fun facts, Wine: A Tasting Course contains everything you need to talk, taste, and enjoy your favourite vintage.

Product Specifications 

Whiskey: A Tasting Course

• ISBN: 9780241345214
• Pages: 
• Format: Hardback

Wine: A Tasting Course

• ISBN: 9780241491522
• Pages: 256
• Format: Hardback