Kirjahaku

Thoughtful essays on the history, significance, and pleasures of whiskey Everyone becomes a philosopher with a drink in hand, but Whiskey & Philosophy takes this natural pairing to a new level. It explores a range of philosophical topics related to whiskey through engaging reflections written by philosophers, whiskey writers, and others.You will learn things that are both practical (how do tasting notes vary across guides and whiskey brands?) and thought provoking (why is there the popular conception that drinking whiskey makes people mean, and is it true?). Whether your interest lies in the drink itself or in the philosophical issues surrounding it, you'll find something to interest you in this unusual book.Covers subjects ranging from geographical origin to stylistic differences between whiskey and ScotchExplores philosophical ideas such as the aesthetics, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of whiskey and whiskey drinkingIncludes contributions from academics, journalists, and whiskey specialists, all written in an engaging and accessible styleWhether you prefer your whiskey neat or in a Manhattan, from the United States, Scotland, or elsewhere, Whiskey & Philosophy is your perfect drinking companion.

Perfect for playing with a dram, Whisky Poker is a fully illustrated card deck - the ideal gift for whisky drinkers and card players

WHISKY MED SJÆL er et storslået portræt af Skotlands destillerier. Tag på en rejse rundt i otte af Skotlands regioner,og oplev landets 50 bedste destillerier. Læs om ingredienser, håndværket og traditionerne bag de magiske gyldne dråber. Bogen indholder 250 fotografier, der gennem skiftende årstider fanger sjælen i de omkringliggende landskaber og lokalsamfund, og bringer os helt tæt på arbejdet inden i destillerierne, hvormed whiskeyen bliver til. Whisky er meget mere end væsken i flasken, det er historie, håndværk, traditioner samlet gennem århundredes erfaring.