Whiskey Lore's Travel Guide to Experiencing Irish Whiskey: Learn, Plan, Taste, Tour (Experience Whiskey)

I learned so much about Irish Whisky by reading this book. I felt like I was in Ireland at times while reading and even though I am not a connoisseur of whisky, I feel like I have the tools to experience a tasting or talk knowledgably about the history of how this drink developed over time. The book is laid out in such a way that it is very readable or it can be used as a guide as you explore the whisky in your local store or travel abroad to experience the distilleries. As I was listening to my brother talk to my son about Irish whisky being distilled I understood pot still, poitin and knew that the whisky has to be aged three years to be considered true Irish Whisky. All of this I knew from this book.

The Whiskey Lore's Travel Guide is a practical and easy to follow guide for exploring Irish Whiskey. The book covers history, the rules of whiskey and the steps of whiskey production. The details are thorough and complete. One of the most valuable points in the chapter on tasting was Hannush's encouragement to "go deeper than smooth" in describing the appeal of a certain whiskey. The term has become very popular and has prevented us from further defining the many possible flavor experiences. (Check out the Whiskey Lore Flavor Wheel.) Part 4: Profiles: Your Guide to Irish Whiskey Distilleries were very detailed and appropriate for first time or experienced travelers. I was thinking back to my trip to Ireland years ago and all that I missed during by brief whiskey exploration. Next time, I will be sure to be better prepared.

If you are familiar with Mr. Hannush's work, you know he sets a high bar. This does not disappoint. Well researched (with boots on the ground), well written and entertaining. Most of us won't be on a tour of Ireland any time soon, but this is an invaluable resource for those just getting into whiskey, or those who consider themselves experts. I hope many of these brands find their way to Middle America soon.If you aren't a subscriber to Mr. Hannush's podcasts, do so now. Very informative and interesting.Slainte maith!

I’ve been an advocate and follower of irish whiskey for a few years now but, Oh! What a surprise it was to realize how little I actually knew about the current state of the irish whiskey landscape; Thanks to Drew now I want to visit Ireland!The depth he goes into and the ease to follow the book make this a great book for both old whiskey lovers and beginners alike.I am a huge fan of “Whiskey Lore Podcast” and this book really hit the spot with my expectations to learn about irish whiskey.

This books is a tour de force of info and intrigue. It compels you to keep turning pages as you tour the Irish country side and the distilleries that laden the land. Tasting notes, distillery information and the works all organized in a easy to understand book. Drew Hannush best selling author has done it again with this book. If you know someone who is a whiskey Connoisseur or someone who just loves to acquire information this is the book for you!

I really didn't have much of an opinion about Irish whiskey, but I loved the author's previous book on Bourbon so much that I decided to give this one a try.Irish whiskey is not at all what I thought it was and the book gave me a good education. I'm not going to Ireland anytime soon, but there are some great Irish pubs in my area with a wide variety of whiskeys, so I plan to use the book to pick some to try, then learn about their history and methods from the tour section.

I jumped right on this book during pre-order due to the previous Whiskey Lore book. These books are written in a way that offers useful information for the novice and more experienced whiskey drinker.The books can be used for home tasting or as a guide book to distilleries while giving background to each.Either book would make a great gift to the whiskey lover in your family!

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in traveling to Ireland or someone interested in Irish whiskey. There is a chapter for travel, a chapter for tasting whiskey and a section about the different distilleries. This is a book about personal experiences of the author traveling around Ireland. Highly recommend for learning about whiskey and traveling.

Drew has done it, he has officially got me to spend more money on a plane ticket. I've always been a fan of Irish whiskey and considered myself well versed in it, but this book took it to a new level. Given that my wife is not a whiskey drinker, the nearby recommendations to the distilleries helped me convince her the trip was going to be awesome! If you are looking to going to Ireland this book is essential!

The book is a wealth of knowledge on Irish whiskey, distilled so that you can learn while keeping all the flavors so that anyone can enjoy!

This book and Drew's Whiskey Lore podcast offer a brilliant gateway into the world of Irish whiskey. While this is an ideal guide for tourists, it's also highly recommended for anyone looking for a starting point to understand Irish whiskey, its history, and the current boom in distilleries through some of key personalities involved.