Healthy Drinking Single Malt Whisk(e)y | Dr Sumit Kesarkar | Āyurveda

Healthy Drinking Single Malt Whisk(e)y: An Ayurvedic Doctor’s Perspective by Dr Sumit Ashok Kesarkar is a striking whisky book for readers open to a philosophical, experiential and Ayurvedic approach to single malt Scotch whisky.

In this book, Kesarkar, also known as WhiskyBaba, connects the world of Scotch single malt with classical Ayurvedic thought. Drawing on the Ćaraka Saṃhitā and years of research, he examines kaśāya rasa, the astringent complex.

The book covers the history of single malt whisky, traditional use, production from grain to maturation, and the relationship between whisky, astringency and inner experience. The focus is not only on aroma and flavour, but also on balance, attention and awareness.

Practical chapters discuss how and when whisky may be approached within an Ayurvedic framework. The book also mentions the yogic Sfaim breathing technique as a way to taste more consciously and with a minimal amount of whisky.

Importantly, this book does not present whisky as medicine. It explores how certain single malt whiskies can be understood within an Ayurvedic context. A distinctive title for whisky lovers, tasters and readers interested in Ayurveda, holistic living and mindful whisky appreciation.

Book Details
Language: English
Author: Dr Sumit Ashok Kesarkar
Also known as: WhiskyBaba
Format: paperback
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.3 kg
Subject: single malt whisky, Scotch whisky, Ayurveda, kaśāya rasa, astringency, whisky tasting, holistic experience