Scotch
A Complete Introduction to Scotland’s Whiskies
This ultimate guide to Scotch whisky offers an insider's look into one of the world's beloved spirits--its history, production, and traditions--along with tasting notes. "The reason Scotland is still the epicenter of whisky is because it's the best." --Margarett Waterbury Scotch is whisky made in Scotland--and nowhere else. And it is the very best. But looking at the expanse of bottles on the back bar or liquor store shelf can be overwhelming. This comprehensive guide to Scotch whisky history, production, and appreciation will help you navigate the world of Scotch with confidence. Along with an overview of its intricate production process and tips for visiting your favorite distillery, Scotch covers the land, distilleries, and the different styles. It features profiles of more than 200 bottles, from popular blends to coveted single malts, that you're likely to find in your own town's better liquor stores. You'll also find recommendations for matching the right whisky to the right moment, from great values for everyday imbibing, to worth-the-splurge options for marking life's biggest moments. Whether you're a whisky newbie, a die-hard fan, or simply curious, Scotch will be your go-to resource for demystifying the greatest of whiskies. The whiskies profiled include: Aberfeldy * anCnoc * Balvenie * Big Peat * Chivas Regal * Dewar's * Douglas Laing * Edradour * GlenAllachie * Glenfiddich * Isle of Arran * J&B * Johnnie Walker * Kilkerran * Lagavulin * Old Pulteney * Royal Lochnagar * Timorous Beastie * Usquaebach * Wemyss Malts
Margarett Waterbury is a full-time freelance writer whose work has appeared in Food & Wine, Spirited Magazine, Whisky Advocate, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Capital Press, In Good Tilth, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, Portrait Magazine, Artisan Spirit, and many other publications. She also judges drinks competitions. Margarett is the former managing editor of Edible Portland, as well as the cofounder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey website twice recognized as Website of the Year at the International Whisky Competition. Margarett was named the 2017 Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year and received fellowships for the Napa Valley Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and in 2019. She lives in Portland, OR.
Lew Bryson, the author of Tasting Whiskey (2014) and Whiskey Master Class (2020), is senior drinks writer for The Daily Beast and contributes to Bourbon Plus magazine. He was the former managing editor, features writer, and columnist for Whisky Advocate magazine. He lives with his family in Bucks County, PA.
