A double scotch - F. Paul Pacult

" A Double Scotch
tells the tale of how two men from farming stock, George Smith and James Chivas, found themselves as central figures in the birth of the modern whisky industry and who by hard work, hardnosed determination
and some luck
created what were to become known as brands. The pace is fast, the tone light but punchy, witty, and informed. Pacult has also uncovered facts that have been ignored by other whisky scholars and along the way, punctures some of the myths which have sprung up around the drink. Pour yourself a dram and dive in."

Dave Broom, Whisky journalist, United Kingdom

"Clear, concise, informative, and full of wonderful personalities,
A Double Scotch
is a fascinating look at the distillers art and the business that supports it. F. Paul Pacults research is meticulous and his storytelling fluent. I enjoyed it mightily. What more could one want?"

David Wondrich Esquire

"F. Paul Pacult has literally poured himself into his work (and, to be sure, his work into him). . . .
A Double Scotch
is as vital and aromatic as a wee dram sitting by the readers side. Make it a double!"

Duncan Christy Editorial Director,
Sky
magazine

"Scotch whisky, Scotlands gift to the world, developed, grew, and succeeded through the skill and tenacity of colorful and resourceful individuals. In
A Double Scotch , these characters and the tribulations they had to overcome are brought to life, making the book a joy for all who wish to understand what has made Scotch whisky the global success it is today."

Campbell Evans Scotch Whisky Association Edinburgh, Scotland