Great Whiskies: 500 of the Best from Around the World | Charles MacLean

Great Whiskies: 500 of the Best from Around the World, edited by renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean, is an essential illustrated reference guide for anyone interested in discovering the extraordinary diversity of world whisky.

From smoky Scotch single malts and smooth blended whiskies to Japanese expressions, American bourbon and rye whiskey, this comprehensive guide explores 500 whiskies from 23 countries.

Discover 500 exceptional whiskies

Each entry provides useful distillery information and detailed tasting notes, helping readers understand the distinctive aromas, flavours and characteristics of different whiskies. Regional whisky specialists contribute their expertise, introducing both internationally recognised brands and lesser-known craft distilleries. Discover the stories behind established names such as Johnnie Walker, The Dalmore and Oban, while exploring newer producers and different whisky-making traditions.

Five inspiring whisky trails

Great Whiskies also takes readers beyond the bottle with five whisky travel routes covering some of the world's most celebrated whisky regions:

• Islay, Scotland
• Speyside, Scotland
• Ireland
• Japan
• Kentucky, United States

These routes include practical suggestions for visiting distilleries and planning accommodation, making the book a useful companion for whisky enthusiasts planning their travels.

An accessible guide for whisky lovers

This revised 2018 edition introduces 24 additional whiskies compared with its predecessor. With 384 pages, colour illustrations and a compact hardcover format, the book brings together whisky knowledge, tasting information and travel inspiration in one convenient volume.

Great Whiskies makes an excellent gift for whisky beginners, experienced enthusiasts and collectors looking for an accessible guide to whisky from around the world.

Book details

• Title: Great Whiskies
• Subtitle: 500 of the Best from Around the World
• Editor-in-chief: Charles MacLean
• Author / contributors: DK and whisky specialists
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (DK)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 384
• ISBN / EAN: 9780241341452
• Dimensions: approximately 14.4 × 17.2 × 3 cm
• Weight: approximately 0.61 kg
• Subject: world whisky, single malt, blended whisky, bourbon, rye whiskey, Japanese whisky, tasting notes, distilleries, whisky travel