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Stuff Every Whiskey Lover Should Know

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This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for whiskey connoisseurs and curious drinkers alike. The world of whiskey can be intimidating. What’s the difference between single malt and blended? Does age really matter? Where does the angel’s share go? And when is a whiskey a whisky?... Read More
Format: Hardback
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This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for whiskey connoisseurs and curious drinkers alike.

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This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for whiskey connoisseurs and curious drinkers alike.

The world of whiskey can be intimidating. What’s the difference between single malt and blended? Does age really matter? Where does the angel’s share go? And when is a whiskey a whisky?

In Stuff Every Whiskey Lover Should Know, whiskey drinkers of all levels will discover practical advice and spirited trivia about the beloved beverage, including:

  • From Grain to Glass: How Whiskey Is Made
  • Decoding Whiskey Labels
  • Iconic and Emerging Whiskey Regions
  • Whiskey Pairings
  • Whiskey Lingo to Know

Plus, etiquette tips for ordering whiskey at the bar or visiting distilleries and cocktail recipes for creative at-home imbibing will show there’s no one “right” way to drink whiskey – but there are so many ways to enjoy it.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683695523

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quirk Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 89.0mm

Height: 146.0mm

Weight: 11g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Gabrielle Nicole Pharms is a Texas-based award-winning writer, author, and storyteller covering hospitality, music, culture, and the people who shape them. Her work has appeared in publications including Food & Wine, Rolling Stone, Essence, Adweek, Harper’s Bazaar, and more.



A longtime voice in spirits and hospitality storytelling, she received the IWSC’s Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication Award in 2022 and has been nominated twice for Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing (2021, 2025).

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