Liza Weisstuchmeets cocktail writer extraordinaire David Wondrich as he launches his latest tome.
Sporting a vest with a gold watch chain dangling from the pocket, David Wondrich took two mugs from his friend, renowned mixologist Dale DeGroff, and ignited a mixture of Glenlivet Nadurra and steaming water. With the mug containing the lit concoction in one hand and an empty mug in the other, he ap...
By Lizza Weisstuch
from Issue 69 published on 18/01/2008
Ian Buxton peruses the library for some of the finest whisky books
How would you like a whisky investment that you can enjoy, display in your home, share with friends and which, however often you use it, will never wear out? And, as a special bonus, will almost certainly go up in value over the long term?
It sounds appealing. You’ve probably worked out that it’s n...
By Ian Buxton
from Issue 64 published on 01/06/2007
A new company is breathing new life in to old lost tomes.Ian Buxtontells us more
As regular readers will know, I am an enthusiast for old whisky books for several reasons.
Firstly, they are often attractive objects, “Books do furnish a room” as Anthony Powell remarked.
Secondly, unlike a whisky collection you can enjoy them and they don’t decline in value the moment you’ve ope...
By Ian Buxton
from Issue 60 published on 10/11/2006
