While many liquors are often identified with particular regions of the world (vodka with Russia, tequila with Mexico, and so on), whiskey has more varied origins, as outlined in Tasting Whiskey: An Insider’s Guide to the Unique Pleasures of the World’s Finest Spirits. Author Lew Bryson, managing editor of Whisky Advocate, will teach you the differences between Scotch, Irish, bourbon, Tennessee, and other types of whiskeys, and the distilling traditions and standards of each. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to collect bottles, how to serve and taste the spirit, and what to pair it with. (Hint: it starts with “c” and rhymes with “please”…).
Tasting Whisky
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Alicia Hahn
Alicia Hahn excels at eating and enjoys writing, crosswords, and cooking (preferably with cheese). Originally from San Francisco, she moved to Boston for school and fell in love with the city (despite an annual campaign against winter). Her favorite place to be is the farmers’ market, where she finds weird and exciting ingredients to make or break her next meal.
