I have purposely taken my time to read “The Way of Whisky: A Journey Around Japanese Whisky”.
Almost like a drink that you want to savor and not drink so quickly, I took my time reading Dave Broom’s book because while Japanese whisky is the centerpoint, it’s also a book that appreciates Japanese culture, locations visited and has a travel element, which I absolutely enjoyed about this book.
I appreciate this book because whisky expert Dave Broom really is thoughtful and informative when it comes to his approach to the production process, the people behind the whisky and the whisky itself.
I appreciate the hardwork that went into the creation of this book because it was well-planned but also the fact that Dave Broom made the effort to not stay in one area of Japan but experienced various locations throughout Japan.
I recently traveled through Japan on a coffee tour (and also checking out a few Japanese craft beer locations) several months ago and for me, it’s wonderful to read the passion featured in the words by Dave Broom. He’s no doubt a whisky connoisseur and his book is truly manages to combine one’s appreciation of Japanese whisky and Japanese culture with full efficacy.
As for the hardbound book, it’s well-edited, the photography by Kohei Take is also wonderful.
Overall, “The Way of Whisky: A Journey Around Japanese Whisky” is a unique, informative and well-written book that I recommend to whisky lovers but also those who have a strong passion of Japanese culture.
Recommended!
