{"product_id":"the-terroir-of-whiskey-9780231194587","title":"The Terroir of Whiskey","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe master distiller Rob Arnold reveals how innovative whiskey producers are recapturing a sense of place to create distinctive, nuanced flavors. He takes readers on a world tour of whiskey and the science of flavor, stopping along the way at distilleries in Kentucky, New York, Texas, Ireland, and Scotland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an educational journey through the fascinating worlds of whiskey and flavor. Rob Arnold is well versed in the art and science of whiskey making and shares his wealth of wisdom with the reader in this brilliant book. He helps us understand the connection between the land and the spirit in our glass, shining his inquisitive spotlight on the distillers, grain farmers, and cultivators who are changing the way whiskey is made. If you want to delve beyond the glass into the mind-blowing worlds of flavor and terroir, this book is a must. -- Rob Allanson, editor at large * Whisky Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eFor years, we’ve argued as to whether terroir exists in whiskey. Rob Arnold makes the best argument yet, and this book is a must-read for every whiskey geek in the world. -- Fred Minnick, author of \u003ci\u003eBourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating look at whiskey and the manner in which it is made, written in a knowledgeable but friendly tone that welcomes newcomers as well as whiskey aficionados. -- Jeff Fleischer * Foreword *\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic debut for a writer whose storytelling talents are proportionate to his distilling skills. -- Rob Theakston * Drink Hacker *\u003cbr\u003eArnold smartly and capably writes for the distiller, educated taster and novice alike, breaking issues into lay language as necessary (even using Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the Tasmanian Devil to explain). Arnold provides specifics for the reader to taste along with him, resulting in a full sensory educational experience. * Shelf Awareness *\u003cbr\u003eWith standout information that’s both broad and deep, \u003ci\u003eThe Terroir of Whiskey\u003c\/i\u003e considers bourbon, rye, and other  popular whiskeys from all angles. * Foreword Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Fashioning Flavor, Tasting Terroir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. A Farm in Texas\u003cbr\u003e2. The Production and Perception of Flavor\u003cbr\u003e3. The Chemistry of Flavor\u003cbr\u003e4. The Wine Terroir Tasting\u003cbr\u003e5. Wine Country\u003cbr\u003e6. The Evolutionary Role of Terroir\u003cbr\u003e7. The Rise of Commodities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: A Roadmap to Terroir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e8. A Texas Tic-Tac-Toe\u003cbr\u003e9. The Chemistry of Terroir\u003cbr\u003e10. The Roadmap\u003cbr\u003e11. Overlaying the Maps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Following the Map\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e12. Whiskey in the Big Apple\u003cbr\u003e13. The Trilogy of Farming\u003cbr\u003e14. My Old Kentucky Home\u003cbr\u003e15. Corn, Wheat, and Rye Among the Bluegrass\u003cbr\u003e16. Across the Pond and Through the Hills\u003cbr\u003e17. TĒIREOIR\u003cbr\u003e18. Cultivating Flavor on the Farms of Éire\u003cbr\u003e19. At Last, a Sip\u003cbr\u003e20. The Church of Scotch Whisky\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 1: Whiskey Terroir Tasting Guide\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2: Key to the Roadmap: Sources for Chapter 10\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 3: Key to the Roadmap: Sources for Chapter 11\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 4: Key to the Roadmap: Sources for Chapter 17\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400347132247,"sku":"9780231194587","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231194587.jpg?v=1730470452","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-terroir-of-whiskey-9780231194587","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}