MacLean’s Miscellany of Whisky | Charles MacLean | 2004

MacLean’s Miscellany of Whisky is an older, now out-of-print title by renowned Scottish whisky writer Charles MacLean. Originally published in 2004 by Little Books, the book features a foreword by acclaimed Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith.

MacLean brings together his extensive knowledge of Scotch whisky in an accessible collection of stories, facts, historical details and fascinating curiosities. He explores how whisky changed during the twentieth century, where its amber colour comes from, how a small number of simple ingredients can produce such a wide range of flavours, and how distilling, bottling and marketing have evolved over time.

The book also covers closed and successful distilleries, ways to enjoy Scotch whisky, and a variety of unusual stories from whisky history. The informative text is complemented by quotations and illustrations, making the book equally enjoyable as a reference work or as relaxed reading.

For collectors of older whisky books, this is an interesting title from the work of one of the world’s best-known whisky writers. This edition is no longer regularly available and therefore fits perfectly within our collection of Rare & Vintage Whisky Books.

Why buy this book?

• written by whisky authority Charles MacLean;
• originally published in 2004;
• foreword by Alexander McCall Smith;
• combines whisky history, facts and anecdotes;
• now out of print;
• interesting for whisky enthusiasts and collectors.

Details
Author: Charles MacLean
Foreword: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Little Books Ltd
Year: 2004
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Language: English
ISBN: 9781904435235

Condition: Good condition. The copy shows light age- and use-related wear to the cover and edges, consistent with its age. The contents are clean and complete.