Make it a Double: From Wretched to Wondrous: Tales of One Woman's Lifelong Discovery of Whisky

Make it a Double is a witty and immersive look at the history, mythology, science, and magical touch that makes whiskey taste like a drop of gold. Shelley Sackier's love for the drink led her to brave the "all boys" clubhouse of the world of whisky and learn more about its rich and vivid history. She completed a course in Scotland's famed Bruichladdich Distillery and began writing about and working within the world of whiskey, becoming a fresh new voice in the lush world of culinary narrative. Women are also contributing to the burgeoning sales of the spirit, making up nearly 40% of the whiskey-drinking population in the United States.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Pegasus Books

A captivating and enlightening exploration of whisky's history, mythology, science, and the magical essence that imbues it with a taste akin to a precious drop of gold.

Navigating the exclusive "all-boys" club of the whisky world has proven to be a challenging endeavor, yet Shelley Sackier has successfully conquered it through her unwavering passion for the beverage. This captivating book, Make it a Double, offers a humorous and poignant journey, providing insightful details into this ancient craft. It will even convert teetotalers to crave a wee dram of this delightful liquid.

As a woman who had her first encounter with whisky, resulting in a female doppelganger of the infamous Mr. Yuk sticker, Shelley's initial impression was that it was foul, poisonous, and unnecessarily dirtied a previously pristine glass. However, her encounter with Scotland changed everything. Her curiosity and growing passion ignited a fire, fueling a deep desire to delve into the rich and vibrant history of whisky and break free from the constraints of an old life to become the mother, partner, and woman she had always aspired to be.

After completing a course at Scotland's renowned Bruichladdich Distillery, Shelley embarked on a path of writing about and actively participating in the world of whisky.

This is an opportune moment for Shelley's distinctive voice to illuminate the captivating realm of whisky. Women are making significant contributions to the growing sales of the spirit, accounting for nearly 40% of the whiskey-drinking population in the United States. Moreover, their numbers are steadily increasing as they enter, train in, and assume leadership roles within the industry, showcasing their unwavering creativity and innovation. In the vein of books like Blood, Bones, and Butter, Make it a Double establishes Shelley Sackier as a fresh and exciting new voice in the lush world of culinary narrative.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 162 x 236 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781639361793