Whiskypedia: The Ultimate Guide to Scotch Whisky | Charles MacLean

Whiskypedia: The Ultimate Guide to Scotch Whisky by Charles MacLean is an essential reference work for anyone who wants to understand Scotch whisky more deeply. This new, updated sixth edition offers a geographical journey through the world of Scotch, covering history, production, traditions and flavour.

MacLean, one of the world’s most respected whisky writers, presents distilleries through their region, character and background. Each distillery is placed in context, with attention to history, notable facts, current bottlings, production methods and whisky style.

This edition also includes new distillery profiles for Portintruan, Uile-bheist, Port of Leith, Jackton, Cabrach, Dunphail and Kythe. As a result, Whiskypedia reflects the current development of Scotch whisky, where new producers are increasingly taking their place alongside established names.

Thanks to the Flavour Map and Flavour Wheel, the book helps readers taste, compare and appreciate Scotch malt whisky more consciously. This makes it suitable for beginning whisky drinkers as well as experienced enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge.

With more than 45,000 copies sold since its first publication, Whiskypedia has become a classic among whisky books. A compact but content-rich guide for lovers of Scotch whisky, single malt, distilleries and flavour profiles.

Book Details
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Edition: 6th revised and updated edition / 2026 edition
Pages: 430
Author: Charles MacLean
ISBN / barcode: 9781780278896
Weight: 0.8 kg
Subject: Scotch whisky, Scottish distilleries, single malt, flavour profiles, Flavour Map, Flavour Wheel