Whiskey is in the midst of a huge renaissance. Exports of Scotch whisky grew 12 percent just last year. Sales are skyrocketing, and specialty bars and craft distilleries are popping up around the country. Yet whiskey drinkers--especially novices--are more confused than ever. Over the past decade, whiskey expert Heather Greene has been bombarded with questions like Can I have ice in my whiskey? Why is it sometimes spelled "whisky"? What makes bourbon different? Greene introduces audiences to the spirit"s charms and challenges the boys" club sensibilities that have made whiskey seem inaccessible. In this lively and authoritative guide, Greene uses bright visuals, an easy-to-read format, and the familiar vocabulary of wine to teach readers about whiskey and encourage them to make their own evaluations. Peppered with wry anecdotes drawn from her unusual life--and including recipes for delicious cocktails by some of today"s most celebrated mixologists--Whiskey Distilled will be...