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Scotland's Malt Whisky Distilleries	John Hughes		£6.50	2002	Amazon
The Island Whisky Trail	Neil Wilson		£12.95	2002	Amazon
Scots on Scotch	Phillip Hills	£7.99	£6.39	2002	Amazon
Malt Whisky	Charles MacLean	£25.00	£20.00	2002	Amazon
Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guide	Charles MacLean	£8.99	£7.64	2002	Amazon
The Single Malt Whisky Companion	Helen Arthur	£10.99	£8.79	2002	Amazon
The Malt Whisky File	John Lamond		£7.98	2001	Amazon
Scotland and Its Whiskies	Michael Jackson	£22.95	£14.84	2001	Amazon
Scotland and Its Whiskies	Michael Jackson,	£16.99	£14.44	2001	Amazon
Classic Malt Whisky	Ian Wisniewski	£9.99	£7.99	2001	Amazon
A Complete Guide to the World's Best Malts, Blends and Brands	Dave Broom	£16.99	£13.59	2001	Amazon
Visiting Distilleries	Duncan Graham, Wendy Graham	£9.70	£8.73	2001	Amazon
Whisky Trails	Gordon Brown	£12.99	£10.39	2000	Amazon
Single Malt Scotch	Martine		£16.99	2000	Amazon
The Making of Scotch Whisky	John R. Hume, Michael Moss	£25.00	£21.25	2000	Amazon
The Malt Whisky Cellar Book	Wallace Milroy	£22.95	£14.84	2000	Amazon
Appreciating Whisky	Phillip Hills		£16.99	2000	Amazon
Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch	Michael Jackson	£17.42	£16.90	1999	Amazon
Michael Jackson's Malt Whisky Companion	Michael Jackson	£12.99	£10.39	1999	Amazon
Wort, Worms and Washbacks	John McDougall, Gavin D. Smith	£7.99	£6.39	1999	Amazon
Origins and Rise of the British Distillery	William T. Harper		£59.95	1999	Amazon
Malt Whisky	Graham Moore		£19.95	1998	Amazon
Classic Malts	Carol P. Shaw	£4.99	£4.24	1997	Amazon
Scotch Missed	Michael Jackson	£8.99	£7.19	2000	Amazon
Malt Whisky	John Lamond		£6.50	1997	Amazon

Other Titles

1. The Whisky Distilleries of Scotland 1887 by Alfred Barnard Amazon
2. Scotch in Miniature by Alan Keegan Amazon
3. Johnnie Walker: No Label (Johnnie Walker) Amazon
4. Malt Whiskies by Charles MacLean Amazon
5. Whisky Classified by David Wishart Amazon
6. 100 Proof : Tips and Tales for Spirited Drinkers Everywhere by P. T. Elliott Amazon
7. A Little Book of Malt Whiskies Amazon
8. Scotch and Irish Whisky Amazon
9. Scotch Whisky Recipes Amazon
10. The Complete Guide to Whiskey Amazon
11. The Whisky Barons Amazon
12. The Whisky Muse by Robin Laing Amazon
13. The Scotch Whisky Book by Mark Skipworth Amazon
14. The Lost Distilleries of Ireland Amazon
15. The World Whisky Guide Jim Murray Amazon
16. Whisky: a Book of Words by Gavin D. Smith Amazon
17. Whisky and Scotland Amazon
18. Whisky on the Rocks Amazon
19. Whisky: the Water of Life by Helen Arthur Amazon
20. Whisky, Wit and Wisdom Amazon
21. Collins Gem Whisky by Carol P. Shaw Amazon
22. The World Guide to Whisky by Michael Jackson Amazon

Scotch Missed - The Lost Distilleries of Scotland This text details the remnants and ruins of almost every Victorian working distillery in Scotland. This revised edition updates the most recent closures and includes additional photographs. The author brings to life a large portion of Scottish industrial heritage, enlivened by worker interviews. Buy Top

This is a comprehensive guide to both the famous, and little-known, distilleries of Scotland and Ireland, and to their malt whiskies. From Aberfeldy to Tullibardine, from the Lowlands to the Islands, for those distilleries whose whiskies one still has to savour, this book is a useful accompaniment for a wee dram or two. There are 400 detailed tasting notes of single-malt whiskies, this book is a reference work for malt whisky lovers around the world. It features an objective rating system for sweetness, peatiness and availability which should help readers to find a malt whisky akin to their taste. This expanded and revised edition includes special sections on Irish and Japanese malts. Buy Top

Scotland's Malt Whisky Distilleries - Survival of the Fittest Buy Top

The Island Whisky Trail - Scotland's Hebridean and West Coast Malt Whisky Distilleries This guide for the whisky enthusiast covers the distilleries of the Hebrides and the west coast of Scotland. It includes photographs along with travel and local information on established distilleries, such as Bunnahabhain and Bowmore, and newer ones, such as Kilchoman on Islay. Neil Wilson first visited these distilleries aboard the ketch "Alystra" and wrote "Scotch and Water" as a result of his trip, delving into the history, development and the people who made the great whiskies of history. This book incorporates material from that book, but also includes much new writing on topics including the Islay malt sector - growing faster than any other in the trade Buy Top

Malt Whisky This fully revised and updated edition of the whisky manual is divided into five sections. Firstly it explores the history of malt whisky and what it might have tasted like in the past. Then it looks at how the whisky is made and the contribution made by each ingredient and stage in the process to the flavour of the malt product. It examines how to best appreciate and evaluate the subtleties and how to describe the aroma and flavour of whisky. The fourth section looks at the contribution made by geography to the style and character of individual malts, and the fifth section is a directory, giving a brief account of all the malt whisky distilleries operating in Scotland since World War II, with tasting notes for their products wherever possible. Appendices provide a guide to buying whisky, including details of the leading independent bottlers, a guide to collecting whisky, details of some of the world's leading whisky clubs and websites, a list of the distilleries that welcome visitors and a substantial bibliography. Buy Top

The Single Malt Whisky Companion - A Connoisseur's Guide The Single Malt Whisky Companion, by Helen Arthur, is a perennial best seller and one of the cornerstone titles in the series. Previously available in hardback, this popular title is now available in flexibound format. Whisky is a well-published subject area, but Helen's experience and expertise make this comprehensive directory the definitive guide on the world's finest malts. Buy Top

Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch Buy Top

Classic Malt Whisky This title tells all you need to know about malt whisky, from the processes of making it to the customs of imbibing it. In one sense, the production process is straightfoward: barley is malted, milled and mashed which yields a sugary liquid fermented by yeast which is then distilled twice in copper pot stills and then aged in oak barrels. But, as Ian Wisniewski shows, every step of the process offers options which can have a profound influence on the whisky from the variety of the barley, the type of barrel used to the source of the water. The book also gives the role malt whisky has had to play in Scottish culture from Burns night celebrations, and sporting occasions to wedding rituals and the traditions of the distilleries themselves. An A-Z of brands with brief histories and tasting notes, plus advice on how to serve malt, as well as a gazetteer, makethis a reference book for anyone with an interest in the drink. Originally researched at the distilleries in Scotland, this is a guide for anyone who enjoys a dram, or two, and wants to know more of the drink's culture, origins and technology. Buy Top

Classic Malt Whisky Focusing on 525 completely new whiskies that have come onto the market since 1995, this book includes 120 re-tastings and re-evaluations of whiskies originally featured in the third edition. In addition there are over 800 tasting notes and a quick reference to 115 distilleries. Buy Top

Appreciating Whisky As with fine wines, there is a social cachet in being able to "appreciate" a good Scotch. But how exactly do you learn this skill? Where can you acquire the knowledge to join this whisky-appreciating elite? This illustrated book offers the reader detailed, structured tuition on how to develop his or her palate for whisky. Readers are first taken on a detailed tour of how whisky is produced, what each of its constituents and each of the stages of its manufacture bring to the final product. With this grounding, they are then introduced to the various chemical processes at work during distillation and maturation that give each whisky its distinct characteristics. Using specific popular whiskies which readers are encouraged to have to hand as they work through the book, they are taught how to recognise what it is they are tasting and smelling, and how to describe this in the language of the experts Buy Top

The Malt Whisky File This is a comprehensive guide to both the famous, and little known, distilleries of Scotland and Ireland and to their malt whiskies. Hundreds of detailed tasting notes are included in this expanded and revised edition. Buy Top

Scotland and Its Whiskies - The Great Whiskies, the Distilleries and Their Landscape This beautiful coffee-table book is the pictorial companion to Michael Jackson's authoritative Whisky Companion. The author and his photographer Harry Cory Wright take us on a marvellous journey, from the lowlands across the isles to Orkney and south again to Speyside, drawing romantic and grandiose portraits of the great whiskies, the distilleries and their landscapes. While your friends are tasting your rare malts collection you should pass around this volume and show off your exquisite taste by adding expert comments on the various brands. Better still, keep the whisky and the book to yourself; settle down in a leather Georgian wing chair, in front of a winter's fire and be carried off to that whiskiest of all islands, savouring your Lagavulin, Bowmore or Bunnahabhain. The magnificent photographs of Harry Cory Wright evoke the magic and diversity of Scotland's moors, hills and coasts and leave no doubt why such a stiff and enticing drink originates from that country. This is the ultimate guide on how to become a drunk in style. Buy Top

Classic Malts This guide contains the tasting notes to over 85 of the most popular Scotch and Irish malt whiskies and the histories of the distilleries that produce them. It includes colour illustrations of each whisky label. Buy Top

A Complete Guide to the World's Best Malts, Blends and Brands An illustrated guide to the history, distilling process and characteristics of the world's oldest and greatest whiskies, featuring a section on single malts and blended scotch, as well as sections on other notable world whiskies such as Irish whiskey, American whiskey, and Canadian whiskey, as well as tasting notes for every whiskey and a guide to visiting distilleries open to the public. Buy Top

The Making of Scotch Whisky This edition of "The Making of Scotch Whisky" takes account of the changes that have occurred in the industry since its publication in 1981. A 16-page colour section has been added as well as more than 150 black & white illustrations. Buy Top

Scots on Scotch: The Book of Whisky Ignoring the lies and the fabrications that surround Scotland and her tipple, this is a text in which Scots tell the truth about their national drink. It is written by people who know what they write about, and love what they know. It is about whisky and the real Scotland behind the spin of advertisers and gift shops. Since 1970 Scots have reasserted their cultural independence and rediscovered the fineness of their scotch; a renaissance celebrated not only by Scots but also by the rest of the world. Buy Top

Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guide: Scotch Whisky This guide is for both the novice and the connoisseur. It features a brief history of the subject and an exploration of the distilling process, whisky categories and regions. It contains a A-Z directory of whiskies, divided into two sections: single malt and grain whiskies, and blended whiskies. Buy Top

Whisky Trails: A Traveller's Guide to Scotch Whisky This is the third edition of a book for tourists and whisky buffs who want to see the land of the world's leading spirits industry for themselves. Scotland has been making whisky for hundreds of years and distilleries large and small are scattered throughout its landscape. The whisky-producing areas are in the North Highlands, the North-east coast, the East Highlands, Speyside and Glenlivet, the West coast and islands and the Central and Southern Highlands, some quite close to Glasgow and Edinburgh, so the tours cover almost the whole country. This guide details some 120 distilleries, giving their visiting times, their facilities, a history of the distillery, profiles of the whisky makers and a description of the whisky itself. There are also pointers to sites worth visiting in the neighbourhood of each distillery. Buy Top

Whisky Trails: A Traveller's Guide to Scotch Whisky Over 40 malt whisky distilleries (and other related facilities) in Scotland and Northern Ireland are detailed in this visitors' guide. On a regional basis, centred around an appropriate touring base, every whisky-related facility is explored for the whisky enthusiast. Preliminary chapters deal with the evolution of the distillery visitor centre, the manufacture of Scotch (and Irish) malt whisk(e)y, an explanation of how the guide works and how it should be used, and a brief history of distilling in Scotland. The second part is an A-Z of all the relevant distilleries, cooperages and heritqge centres. Thes are detailed comprehensively and are given a 7-still rating for overall performance. The guide covers aspects such as ambience, appearance, ease of access for caravans/campers, AV quality, range of goods for sale, tour content and quality, quality of catering, toilets and disabled access. The following distilleries are covered: Aberfeldy, Ardbeg, Isle of Arran, Ben Nevis, Benromach, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Cardhu, Clynelish, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Edradour, Fettercairn, The Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glengoyne, Glen Grant, Glenkinchie, The Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glen Moray, Glen Ord, Glenturret, Highland Park, Isle of Jura, Lagavuline, Laphroaig, The Macallan, Oban, Pulteney, Royal Lochnagar, Strathisla, Talisker, Tobermory, Tomatin and Springbank. The following related facilities are also covered: the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, Speyside Cooperage and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Buy Top

Wort, Worms and Washbacks: Memoirs from the Stillhouse The memoirs of John McDougall, one of Scotland's best known whisky distillers. The book covers his time in the industry from 1963 to 1999, during which McDougall has worked in distilleries in Speyside, Ayrshire, Islay and Campbeltown, before setting up his own business in Kelso. The memoirs reveal the characters John has dealt with in the many differing places he has worked and portray a picture of the distillery shop floor, the stillroom and the mashroom, and the changes that have been made in them over the past 35 years. Buy Top

Origins and Rise of the British Distillery (Studies in British History) This monograph substantiates the industry's rise and contributions in an age when distilled beverages had much good to contribute to mankind and added to the power of the West, to explore, to trade and to conquer where others sickened and failed. The text contains rich anecdotal material and contempporary observations that illuminate the subject from Tudor times to the mid-18th century. Buy Top

Origins and Rise of the British Distillery (Studies in British History) So the story goes, Mr. Martine met Bill Milne during Bill's annual Scotch Tasting party at his photography studio in NYC. The idea was born and Bill made several trips to Scotland to shoot the pictures for this stunning book. Though I don't drink Scotch, the book was just too irresistable. A great story told through great design and photography. Buy Top

The Malt Whisky Cellar Book This cellar book allows malt whisky drinkers to log their purchases and create records of their impressions. An introductory section deals with how the book should be used, how to "nose" whisky and what to look for when tasting malts. Guidelines are provided on characteristics and vocabulary. Buy Top

Scotland and Its Whiskies: The Great Whiskies and Their Landscapes Buy Top

Malt Whisky: A Contemporary Guide A guide to Scottish malt whiskey, region by region, covering 77 distilleries in detail. Buy Top

Last updated 8th October 2002