Gavin D Smith is one of Scotland’s leading drinks writers and Contributing Editor Scotland for Whisky Magazine. He regularly undertakes writing commissions for leading spirits companies and produces articles for a wide range of international publications and a number of websites.
He is the author and co-author of some 30 books, and recent publications include Ardbeg: Heavenly Peated, The Micro-distillers’ Handbook and Goodness Nose, the memoirs of Richard Paterson.
Gavin lives in the Scottish Borders and is a Keeper of the Quaich.
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Malt Whisky Companion | Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D. SmithAn updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, originally written by the late Michael Jackson and fully updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D. Smith. This will teach you everything you need…
€ 24,95
Ardbeg Heavenly Peated | Gavin D. SmithArdbeg: Heavenly Peated by Gavin D. Smith is a beautifully illustrated deep dive into the world of Ardbeg Islay’s legendary peated malt. Featuring photos, rich storytelling and expert insights into peat, smoke and distillery
€ 54,95
Stillhouse Stories Tunroom Tales | Gavin D. SmithIn this informative and entertaining series of interviews leading whisky writer Gavin D. Smith reveals the workings of the Scotch whisky industry in a series of interviews with characters who have lived and worked in the business…
€ 14,95


