Stuff Every Whiskey Lover Should Know | Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Stuff Every Whiskey Lover Should Know by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms is a compact, accessible guide packed with essential whiskey knowledge, practical advice and entertaining trivia. What is the difference between single malt and blended whisky? Does age really matter? What exactly is the angel's share? And why is whiskey sometimes spelled without the letter e? This handy little book answers these questions and many more.

Discover the fascinating world of whiskey

From production and maturation to tasting and understanding whiskey labels, Gabrielle Nicole Pharms introduces readers to the essential facts behind one of the world's most popular spirits. Topics include:

• From grain to glass: how whiskey is made
• Understanding single malt, blended whisky and different styles
• Reading and decoding whiskey labels
• Famous and emerging whiskey-producing regions
• Understanding age statements and maturation
• Whiskey tasting and food pairings
• Essential whiskey terminology
• Cocktail recipes and home bartending
• Bar etiquette and distillery visiting tips

Practical knowledge and entertaining whiskey facts

Whether you are discovering whiskey for the first time or expanding your existing knowledge, this book provides useful explanations without unnecessary technical complexity. The author combines expert knowledge with an approachable writing style, helping readers explore different whiskies and develop their own preferences.

The perfect pocket-sized whiskey guide

Part of Quirk Books' Stuff You Should Know series, this little hardcover is designed to be both informative and convenient. Its compact size makes it easy to carry, browse and consult while travelling, visiting distilleries or enjoying whiskey with friends.

An excellent gift for whiskey enthusiasts

With 144 pages of practical advice, terminology, tasting information and cocktail inspiration, Stuff Every Whiskey Lover Should Know makes a thoughtful gift for beginners, experienced enthusiasts and collectors of whiskey books. A small book filled with useful knowledge about a fascinating spirit.

Book details

• Title: Stuff Every Whiskey Lover Should Know
• Author: Gabrielle Nicole Pharms
• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Series: Stuff You Should Know
• Language: English
• Format: Pocket-sized hardcover
• Pages: 144
• Publication date: September 15, 2026
• ISBN / EAN: 9781683695523
• Dimensions: approximately 9.4 × 15.2 × 1.3 cm
• Weight: approximately 155 g
• Subject: whiskey knowledge, whisky production, tasting, whiskey regions, cocktails, whiskey terminology and gift books