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The Balmoral Edinburgh Launches Ultimate Scotch Whisky Book

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The Balmoral , a Rocco Forte hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, has made its first venture into the publishing world with the release of ‘SCOTCH: The Balmoral Guide To Scotch Whisky’. The book was written by Cameron Ewen – Head Whisky Ambassador for The Balmoral’s SCOTCH whisky bar – and Moa Reynolds A.K.A.

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The Best Books For Budding Islay Historians

The Whiskey Wash

The History of Islay and The Stent Book of Islay provide fascinating insights into the island’s history. The island, located on the Outer Hebrides, is famous for its smoky single malt scotch from distilleries such as Ardbeg , Bowmore , and Laphroaig. In the modern day, Islay is essentially a byword for peated whisky.

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Graeme Wallace – The Scotch Whisky Icon Making Single Malt In Colorado

The Whiskey Wash

What piqued my curiosity even more was his backgroundbefore starting his distillery, Graeme had authored several whisky books, including one on the history of Ardbeg. Here was someone intimately familiar with one of the most legendary names in scotch whisky, now distilling his own, inspired by the very same traditions.

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5 Rare Whisky Miniatures & Books To Bid On Now At Whisky.Auction

The Whiskey Wash

This month we have a stunning selection of miniatures alongside some truly beautiful old books and advertising prints all waiting for bids. In his famous book ‘The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom’ Alfred Barnard dedicated two pages to Stromness which he described as ‘the most remote distillery in the kingdom’.

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Four best books that can help you to boost your knowledge of liquor

The Liquor Thing

A good book can be your best and true companion. These following four books, which I have selected describe three different types of liquors that help you to build a good knowledge of these three liquors. Home Brewing: 70 top secrets and tricks of brewing This book is about more than 70 effective tricks and secrets of home-brewing.

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The Singleton Unveils Luxurious 42 Year Old Whisky Collection Inspired by Desserts

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These exclusive tastings, priced at 275 per person, will last approximately two hours between 4-6pm daily and can be booked via justerinis.com and Eventbrite. More information and bookings are available at thesingleton.com. price excludes duty and taxes, while the U.K. price includes them.

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The Ultimate Guide to 70+ Year Old Scotch Whisky: Every Ultra-Aged Expression Ever Released

The Whiskey Wash

The 75-facet crystal decanter (one facet for each year) was accompanied by two glasses and a leather-bound book, making this release a full sensory experience. It came housed in a Lalique crystal decanter hidden inside an 800-page, leather-bound book telling the story of Captain John Grant. These arent just whiskies.