No story here. Buxton is providing the layman a beginner’s guide to the world of whiskies. From Bourbon to Scotch, Buxton outlines accessible whiskies at multiple prices. For each whiskey, he delivers a brief history and description of the distillery.
Writing Style
The writing style says whiskey textbook. Buxton is accurate and thorough.
Did I put it down?
For me, this book serves as a reference. Do I want to try something new this week? I go here as a resource.
Who should be reading this?
Those who can enjoy a drink will be the target audience here.
Would I recommend 101 Whiskeys to Try Before You Die?
You should consider a couple of factors here. Are you set in your ways? Do you like whiskey?
For the longest time, a bottle of Jack Daniels did the job. I wasn’t even much of a whiskey fan. Beyond this, I knew nothing about whisky. Whiskey is a rabbit hole. The stories, history, and process are rich. I will credit this work with allowing me to be more adventurous. I am currently sipping Tullamore Dew, which I may have never tried were it not for Buxton’s book.
So without being too obtuse, yes, I enjoyed the utility of this book. Keep in mind, Buxton does update his editions often.
Check out the book here.