{"title":"Billy Abbott","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilly Abbott offers a distinctive voice in the realm of cooking and food writing, exploring the rich cultural and sensory experiences behind our favourite flavours. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Philosophy of Whisky\u003c\/em\u003e, blend thoughtful reflection with a passion for culinary traditions and ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a unique fusion of philosophy and gastronomy that goes beyond recipes, inviting deeper appreciation of food and drink. Abbott's writing is an engaging journey into the stories and ideas that shape our relationship with what we consume.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-whisky-by-billy-abbott-9780712354554","title":"The Philosophy of Whisky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe true pioneer of civilization is not the newspaper, not religion, not the railroad but Whiskey!\u003c\/em\u003e - Mark Twain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom illicit distillation to worldwide export, whisky has a powerful and multi-faceted history. Writers including Robert Burns, James Joyce, and Haruki Murakami have all mused on it, and there are strong opinions on every aspect, even down to how the word itself should be spelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of the classic cocktail, whisky is at the heart of diverse cultures around the globe, both in the established whisky traditions of Scotland and Ireland and in newer practices. For instance, the first Swedish malt whisky distillery, Mackmyra, opened in 1999. \u003cem\u003eThe Philosophy of Whisky\u003c\/em\u003e will take you to whisky landmarks all over the world, including the record-breaking Karuizawa distillery in Japan and Kavalan, the distillery that put Taiwanese whisky on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet to grips with the four key ingredients - grain, wood, yeast, and time - then learn how to taste whisky like a pro. From glassware to cocktails, you can become a part of the international whisky family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428302733548,"sku":"9780712354554","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780712354554.jpg?v=1774497120"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/billy-abbott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}