[Book] "It tastes even better when you understand the reasons! A textbook for enjoying whiskey" is now on sale, proposing various ways to enjoy whiskey.

"If you understand the reason, it tastes even better! A textbook for enjoying whiskey"

Natsume Publishing Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tamura Masataka), a publisher of practical books, children's books, and educational books, released "It tastes even better when you understand the reason! A textbook for enjoying whiskey" on July 16th.

Understanding the reasons makes whiskey even more delicious! A textbook for enjoying whiskey: Let's Enjoy Whisky by Mamoru Tsuchiya [Free shipping on orders over 1,000 yen] Price: 1,760 yen (tax included, free shipping) (As of July 22, 2024) Buy at Rakuten

The basics of whiskey: Learn about the five major whiskey producing regions

Whisky used to be thought of as something older men drank, but with the highball boom that began around 2010, it has become popular among younger people, and consumption has increased every year, so we are currently in what could be called a whiskey boom.

This book first provides a thorough explanation of the basics of whiskey, including its history, production process, and various styles.

It also introduces the characteristics and history of the five major whiskey producing regions: Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Canada, and Japan. It also includes information on whiskeys from Taiwan and India, which have recently become popular. It's a useful reference for choosing the whiskey that's right for you. Of course, it also includes individual explanations of popular brands.

Know how to drink and enjoy

This book introduces many ways to handle, store, and choose whiskey, as well as ways to drink it, including in cocktails. It's packed with know-how for enjoying it to the fullest. Whether you drink it straight, in a highball, or in a cocktail, you're sure to find a way to drink it that suits you.

We also introduce various ways to enjoy whiskey, such as the relationship between whiskey and food, how to taste, and tours of breweries.

This book is packed with a variety of information related to whiskey in a compact format, making it enjoyable for both those who already love whiskey and those who are thinking about starting to drink whiskey.

Supervisor introduction

Mamoru Tsuchiya

Author, journalist, whiskey critic, and director of the Whisky Culture Research Institute.
Born in Niigata Prefecture in 1954. Graduated from the Faculty of Letters at Gakushuin University. Lived in the UK from 1987 to 1993. Well-versed in British culture, particularly Scotch whisky. In 1998, Highland Distillers selected him as one of the "Top Five Whisky Writers in the World." He supervised the whisky research for the NHK morning drama series "Massan," which aired from September 2014 to March 2015. His many books include "The Encyclopedia of Single Malt Scotch" and "The Encyclopedia of Blended Whisky" (Shogakukan), and "Masataka Taketsuru and Whisky" (Tokyo Shoseki). He is the editor-in-chief of the bimonthly magazine "Whisky Galore," as well as serving as the executive committee chairman for TWSC and Japanese Whisky Day.

Book information

"If you understand the reason, it tastes even better! A textbook for enjoying whiskey"

Supervised by: Mamoru Tsuchiya

Published by: Natsume Publishing

Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)

Specifications: A5 size / 224 pages / full color

Release date: July 16, 2024