A Dark History of Whisky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dobbs, Gary.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Whiskey.

Distilling industries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (201 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

A Dark History of Whisky by Gary Dobbs delves into the complex and intriguing evolution of whisky, exploring its cultural roots, historical significance, and darker aspects. The book examines the origins of whisky from Gaelic traditions, the linguistic evolution of its name, and its development into a globally celebrated drink. Interspersed with tasting notes, historical anecdotes, and industry insights, the narrative highlights the controversies, challenges, and triumphs associated with whisky's production and consumption. Designed for whisky enthusiasts and history buffs, it combines historical research with modern perspectives, offering readers a rich tapestry of whisky’s journey through time. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Distillation and the Birth of Modern Whisky

Chapter 2 By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Chapter 3 Trouble on the Emerald Isle

Chapter 4 A Whisky Mixer

Chapter 5 The American Experience

Chapter 6 Old Glory, Independence and Whiskey

Chapter 7 The Birth of Bourbon

Chapter 8 Whisky in Pop Culture

Chapter 9 Prohibition and the Rise of the American Gangster

Chapter 10 The Wide World of Whisky

Chapter 11 How Whisky is Made

Chapter 12 A Double Whisky Mixer

Chapter 13 How to Taste Whisky

Chapter 14 Let’s Taste Whisky and Throw in Some Mixers

Glossary

Suggested Reading

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399034104

1399034103

9781399034081

1399034081

OCLC:

1511109633