Whiskey: From Grain to Glass

Whiskey: From Grain to Glass is an informational deep dive into the art and science behind producing the world's great bourbons, malts, and ryes. Written for distillers and enthusiasts alike, Strickland takes the reader on a grand tour of every aspect of whiskey production. This informative text begins with defining the world's great whiskey styles and then quickly takes the reader into the fields to learn all about corn, barley, rye, wheat and a few other cereal surprises. From there Strickland discusses the ins and outs of converting those grains into alcohol and then distilling that liquid into spirit. A trip into the world of barrels and blending ensues before the final elixir is delivered to the bottle ready for the drinker's glass. Best read and paired with a fine whiskey of your choosing, Strickland writes in an easy going conversational tone that distills the most complicated bits of science into something easily understood by even the newest comers to the fascinating world of whiskey making.