Review: Enjoyable and Helpful Primer on Irish Whiskeys
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 24, 2013
This is a very concise, useful and enjoyable primer on the enjoyment of Irish Whiskeys, which I have been drinking for about 40 years, more or less. If I had to go into the mountains and could only take one flask of one whiskey, it would probably be "Black Bush" . . . or even ordinary Bushmill's. The book covers succinctly the origins and traditions of whiskeys, as well as giving very useful tips on their enjoyment. Writing is clear, interesting, and enjoyable, and the book can be easily read by most readers in a little more than an hour.There is a very helpful overview of what distinguishes "Irish-type" whiskeys from Scotch and American whiskeys, and explains the general process of making of Irish Whiskeys including the types of malting, firingMany of these fine whiskeys are probably only going to be available on an exceptional basis outside the major metropolitan markets in the U. S. Nonetheless, this guide helps one "be prepared". Also, it is a very handy little book for the whiskey-lover to read before a trip to Ireland.RECOMMENDED.