Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish Whiskey

by Fred Minnick

Book Overview

Shortly after graduating from the University of Glasgow in 1934, Elizabeth "Bessie" Williamson began working as a temporary secretary at the Laphroaig Distillery on the Scottish island Islay. Williamson quickly found herself joining the boys in the tasting room, studying the distillation process, and winning them over with her knowledge of Scottish whisky.

After the owner of Laphroaig passed away, Williamson took over the prestigious company...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 164012361X
• ISBN13: 9781640123618
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Potomac Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"