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Please note that prices do not include postage. All books offered subject to stock being available. Westcott, D. WESTCOTT'S PRICE GUIDE TO ADVERTISING WATER JUGS & ASSOCIATED COLLECTABLES. Volume Two. Denliquin, NSW, Australia: Westcott Publications, 1999. 176pp. 9x6 Numerous illustrations mainly colour, of water jugs, decanters, ash trays, figurines and trays. Mostly water jugs and virtually all relate to whisky. Valuations are given in A$, £ and US$. Although a price guide there is a fair amount of information on both the potteries and the distilleries. Bound in glossy paper covered boards. A couple of minor bumps otherwise VG+. Book No.867. £25.00 Whisky Magazine
WHISKY MAGAZINE celebrates this most wonderful drink in all its magnificent diversity. The only magazine devoted exclusively to whisky, it brings you news, features, reviews and, of course, tastings of the finest and rarest malts and blends. As a lover of whisky, you'll find Whisky Magazine the ideal drinking companion - a source of information, knowledge and delight. Buy a Whisky Magazine subscription today and get every issue delivered direct to your door!Cover Price: £4.25 | Frequency: 8 issues per year. SUBSCRIBE
Wiley, H.W. BEVERAGES AND THEIR ADULTERATION: Origin, Composition, Manufacture, Fermented, Distilled, Alkaloidal and Fruit Juices. Whitefish, MT, USA: Kessinger Publishing, 2006. xvi + 421pp. 9x6 B/w illus [42 (see note below)]. This is a reprint of a book published in 1919 by P. Blakiston's Son & Co. of Philadelphia. The book covers waters, mineral waters, soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate, wine, beer, whisky, brandy, rum, gin, cordials and liqueurs, alcoholic remedies and beverages containing cocaine. Content is quite detailed with many historical references and statistics, as well as technical details of production and legal comment. Cider is included in the fruit juices section. Beer gets only 15 pages and the chapter includes Sake and fermented beverages made from milk. Distilled beverages get about 120 pages with a good section on whisky. The book is a Print on Demand publication and although the text is clear, many of the illustrations are very poorly reproduced. Paperback. VG+. Book No. 760. £22.95 My price £18.00
Wilson, J. SCOTLAND'S MALT WHISKIES. A Dram by Dram Guide. Gartocharn: Northern Books from Famedram, 1988 rev ed. 126pp. 7x4¾ B/w illus by E. Lyon & M. Hedderwick, plus map. Describes 60+ malts, distilleries to visit and whisky stockists. Paperback. VG+. Book No.60. £2.50 Wilson, R. SCOTCH. Its History and Romance. Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1973 1st ed. 8¾x5½ 184pp + 8pp b/w plates. B/w illus + map. Although details of the manufacture of whisky are included, the book concentrates more on the myths, legends and stories of the spirit. Good book, considered essential for every whisky lover's library. Spine of dust wrapper evenly faded otherwise VG+ in dw. Book No. 871. £12.75
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