title: The Whiskey Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Finest Whiskies
author:  Helen Arthur 
description: <div><B>Helen Arthur</B> is a respected whiskey connoisseur, and has written extensively on the subject. She has contributed articles to many newspapers and journals, including <I>Whisky Magazine</I>, and has written a number of books on the subject. Her experience and expertise make <I>The Whiskey Companion</I> the definitive guide to the world&#39;s finest whiskies. She lives in the UK.</div>
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  For my children, Ava, Deacon, and Tennessee.
  I hope they always think of me when they hear a Dolly Parton song.
  And for my grandmother Dorothea and grandfather Jimmy.
  Thanks to you, I’m a good friend and a good cook, and I never wear sweatpants on airplanes.
  INTRODUCTION
  Whiskey in a Teacup
  In my late twenties, I found myself facing some hard choices. I’d enjoyed a great deal of
  success in movies, but personally, I was at a crossroads. I didn’t know where I was going to find
  the strength to pick a path. One particularly rough day, I found 