99 Drams Of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist's Quest For The Perfect Shot And The History Of The Drink (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I set this book down in frustration several times, each time eventually convincing myself I should give it another try.In retrospect, my first instinct was right. This is an entirely worthless book. It's riddled with factual errors. And the writing is unimaginably dry, broken only by the occasional overly-forced attempt at cheap humor. But I could forgive poor writing if the book contained interesting or useful information. Sadly, this is so incredibly not the case. The author shows a complete lack of knowledge on the subject matter, repeatedly stating facts that are just completely incorrect. Fun read with a decent amount of information about the history and making of whiskey. I liked the way the book was structured, with a short bit of fact, an anecdote from the research trip and a review of the whiskey tasted. The anecdotes are fun and the whole book has a casual, friendly feel. However the book suffers from Kate Hopkins not really doing much on her tour of the whiskey world by doing anything but going on distillery tours. Talking to a barrel maker, or even a bartender or two would have given the book more depth.
What do You think about 99 Drams Of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist's Quest For The Perfect Shot And The History Of The Drink (2009)?
good if you like whiskey, or, rather, if you want to like whiskey but don't know where to start.
—Daisy
It's my own book, and I'm pretty proud of the darn thing.
—babydiablito
Fun to read. Good reading on a trip to Ireland.
—rachellefurney
