Being new to the "tasting " of whiskey ( although quite an old hand at the drinking part). I bought this book to get me started, to give me the vocabulary and some insight into the world of whiskey tasting. It is a pleasure to read and is exactly what you need to get going . I have a feeling now about how to describe whiskey rather than just "yum" or "@#$$#@$ never again!"
Mr Stirk has an easy style and is not at all domineering in his views but leads the reader through the levels of whiskey tastes in an easy and inclusiotory manner. I liked it a lot. I would encourage anyone to buy it and the whiskey to go with it.