The World Atlas of Whisky: New Edition Hardcover – October 14, 2014

This is not an in depth analysis of whisky producers or styles. For that I would recommend adding "Tasting Whiskey" by Lew Bryson to this text for a better evaluation of styles and regions. This text alone serves as a wonderful, though broad view of the world of whisky. There are sections on whiskies from Taiwan, South America, Australia, and so many other places where whisky is produced - though gladly the text devotes little to these regions other than a mention of a few producers and a look at the region. No, instead this book focuses on Scotch, Bourbon, Japanese, and Canadian (and US whisky other than Bourbon). I found that the section on Japanese was just right while I think Scotch and Bourbon could have used more pages. That being said, the section on Scotch is quite thick... but there is a lot of Scotch out there! And so many of the distilleries are very old with tons of history. And whisky truly is about the actual distillery more than anything else.But that is a small nitpick. The book is massive and there is a ton of reading and some wonderful photographs. And the book typically focuses on the standard products for each distillery rather than get into the rare and specialty bottles. Some distilleries do have notes for the rare bottles or specialty such as Aberlour A'bunadh, others such as Glenmorangie and Macallan highlight the more standard bottles available in market.But if you or someone you know loves whisky, then this is a wonderful addition to a collection. This and a bottle of Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or makes for a lovely present. ;)Highly recommended. And check out the aforementioned 'Tasting Whiskey' as well.

This is an incredible book on whisky. Admittedly new to learning the language of whisky (but not new to drinking whisky ;-)), Mr. Broom has provided me with several new ways to verbalize what I could only internalize (no pun intended, okay, maybe accidentally) before. And the breadth of whiskies included is overwhelming. I can only cry knowing now that I missed the boat on buying Japanese (yes, Japanese) whisky before it became very, very expensive. Finding my own personal whisky and comparing that to the description Mr. Broom gave for those from Japan, well, I only hope that my tears didn't ruin those pages of my book.Great book! Also definitely a great gift idea for someone who really enjoys and has an interest in whisky. Scotland, whisky, and golf--coincidence? I think not.

I bought this book as a 2017 Christmas present for my husband. He loves going out with his son trying different brands of very expensive scotch ($35 - $50 for a rock-glass shot). I thought it would be nice if he was educated on the history and types of scotch, etc., to help narrow down his selections when he went out. Well, my husband loves the book for all the reasons I gave it to him and for the photography as well. I recommend this book for discriminating drinkers in your life; it's much more than just an interesting looking coffee table book.

I'm not a whisky fan myself, but I could pour over this book for hours. There is SO MUCH information about where each whisky is made and how. There's even maps, as the name would suggest, of where in a country each whisky is produced. I purchased this as a Christmas present for my better half and he was on cloud nine. I was so impressed with the book myself that I purchased another one for a friend, who was also quickly obsessed with it. This is gift-giving gold for any whisky lover!

Great reference for learning about the smaller distilleries, many of which are pouring their money into their whiskey instead of advertising. Beautifully printed, with great images, and a decent amount of detail. I leave this on the table when guests come, and many do double-takes to read this text.I bought this and Bryson's Tasting Whiskey. Note that this really is an Atlas; it is heavy on facts with limited tasting notes. If you want a tasting guide, check out Bryson's book.

The book is absolutely stunning in meaning of pictures and incredible descriptions of everything about whiskey. The only issue is that the book came with many scratches on the cover and bent, torn ends on the paper portion of the cover. Extremely visible with light over it. Seems as if the book has been used before, mishandled during shipping, or stored improperly to make sure the buyer is receiving a book that is of brand new condition. That’s my only complain.

I wouldn't say I am anywhere near an expert in whiskey (or whisky), but I do know a thing or two. I found this book to be very informative and overall enjoyable to read. It would be good to have if you own a bar, as you could enlighten guests with some knowledge about where the specific drink is from, or how its made, or the history of the brand. Would recommend to any enthusiast.

I recommend this to everyone who like the Whiskey history