Many aspects of Scotland are known and respected worldwide but the one that has unquestionably conquered the globe is Whisky. And while there are some adherents of Irish Whiskey, and some of Japanese, it is Scotch Whisky that is the over-riding favourite. Only the more exotic of French brandies come remotely close to the rich variety of tastes that Scotch offers. Whether it is the result of the art of the blender or the consummate skill of the single malt distiller, there is a whisky that will suit your tastes. Here are books that describe its taste, its production, its distilleries and its history.
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Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Jim Murray
One of the best of the guidebooks to whisky due to its vast number of tasting notes.
Malt Whisky
Malt Whisky Companion
Michael Jackson
Essential reference from one of the most respected whisky writers in the business.
Malt Whisky Map of Scotland
Peat Smoke and Spirit
Andrew Jefford
A detailed analysis of the distinctive whiskies of Islay and their place in the history of this wild and beautiful island.
Raw Spirit
Scotland's Malt Whisky Distilleries
Tales of Whisky
The Island Whisky Trail
The Malt Whisky File
The Scotch Whisky Directory
The Whiskies of Scotland
The Whisky Men
Whisky Classified
Whisky Dream
Stuart Rivans
The resurrection of the Bruichladdich distillery, one of the best of the famous Islay malts, and the men who brought it back to life against the odds.
Whisky in Your Pocket
Whisky Map of Scotland