The New Zealand Whisky Book
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Long before Scotland monopolised the world's whisky imagination, a quiet but passionate distilling tradition took root at the bottom of the world — and The New Zealand Whisky Book uncovers that remarkable, largely forgotten story with authoritative precision. Stuart Perry chronicles the full arc of New Zealand's whisky heritage, from its colonial-era origins and the pioneering distillers who battled geography and regulation, to the modern craft revival that has placed Kiwi drams on the international stage. Rich with historical detail, tasting notes, and insider knowledge, this is an indispensable guide for both the curious enthusiast and the seasoned connoisseur. Perry writes with the zeal of a true advocate, presenting New Zealand's whisky culture not as a footnote to Scottish or Irish traditions, but as a living, evolving craft worthy of its own celebration. The book argues that terroir, ingenuity, and a distinctly Southern Hemisphere character give New Zealand spirits a singular identity that demands serious attention. Thoroughly researched and compellingly told, it leaves the reader with one burning question: how has this liquid treasure remained a secret for so long?
Author: Stuart Perry
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australasion & Pacific history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Long before Scotland monopolised the world's whisky imagination, a quiet but passionate distilling tradition took root at the bottom of the world — and The New Zealand Whisky Book uncovers that remarkable, largely forgotten story with authoritative precision. Stuart Perry chronicles the full arc of New Zealand's whisky heritage, from its colonial-era origins and the pioneering distillers who battled geography and regulation, to the modern craft revival that has placed Kiwi drams on the international stage. Rich with historical detail, tasting notes, and insider knowledge, this is an indispensable guide for both the curious enthusiast and the seasoned connoisseur. Perry writes with the zeal of a true advocate, presenting New Zealand's whisky culture not as a footnote to Scottish or Irish traditions, but as a living, evolving craft worthy of its own celebration. The book argues that terroir, ingenuity, and a distinctly Southern Hemisphere character give New Zealand spirits a singular identity that demands serious attention. Thoroughly researched and compellingly told, it leaves the reader with one burning question: how has this liquid treasure remained a secret for so long?