Whisky has been a table companion for centuries, but not much about the amber liquid has changed through the ages. Vintage insights remain relevant. We've curated some interesting excerpts from older publications that are rather difficult to find in bookstores today.
Books
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Chapter 11: Maturation; "Whisky Eretico - Silvano S. Samaroli"
According to ancient rules, a "great liquor" is one which improves with aging. A definition that is still very much in use today. With maturation t... -
Chapter 10: Distillation; "Whisky Eretico - Silvano S. Samaroli"
Like any other alcoholic spirit, the distillation process is an essential step to whisky production. It is by no means a straightforward and sim... -
Chapter 9: Fermentation; "Whisky Eretico - Silvano S. Samaroli"
The ancient and magical process of fermentation in foods dates back many a millenia. Silvano Samaroli briefly describes the role of fermentatio... -
Chapter 8: Infusion; "Whisky Eretico - Silvano S. Samaroli"
In whisky-making, after the malting process comes the mashing process. Silvano Samaroli briefly discusses the intricacies of the mashing / infus... -
Chapter 5: The Wellspring of the Spirit; "Whisky Eretico - Silvano S. Samaroli"
The root of the term "Whisky" is derived from the Gaelic word "Uisguebaugh" (pronounced "oohkubeya"), in the Latin spoken by friars "aqua vitae"... -
Chapter 7: Malting; "Whisky Eretico - Silvano S. Samaroli"
Barley is traditionally allowed to germinate on a "malting floor" in Scotch distilleries. An old advertisement for a famous brand of Whisky hu...
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