Books about whisky

With its rich history, the meticulous methods of its production, and the close ties to land it is born from, the subject of whisky is endlessly fascinating. There's always more to learn for the whisky connoisseur, and through deepening our knowledge of this singular spirit, we can deepen our appreciation for the drink itself.

We're delighted to present our selection of books on whisky. From elegant hardbacks to extravagant special editions, these books do the subject of whisky the justice it deserves, and are a wonderful accompaniment to your home collection of spirits.

The World Atlas of Whisky

Shortlisted for the 2025 James Beard Award and selected for Decanter Magazine's Best Spirits Book in 2024, the third edition of The World Atlas of Whisky is a must-have guide to the distilleries of the world.

Travel from the Scottish highlands to Taiwan and Tasmania, with over thirty full-coloured maps for you to explore. This is the definitive guide to all whiskies across the globe, and if you were to only own one book on whisky, you would be well served by this offering.

Penned by Dave Broom, the premier writer on whisky, this is an excellent round-the-world tour, elegantly presented in a beautiful hardback edition that is sure to compliment your bookshelf.

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Rare Whisky

This dive into the world's most exclusive and unusual whiskies, from prolific reporter and author Patrick Mahé, is a wonderful exploration of the artistry and mythos surrounding the most prestigious of drinks. 

A guide to the world's most exquisite spirits, Rare Whisky is also exquisitely packaged in this classy slipcase edition with rich, high-definition photography of the world's rarest bottles throughout.

Rare Whisky contains hours of discoveries with over two hundred pages, making for the ultimate coffee-table book and a truly special addition to the collection of whisky fans.

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A Sense of Place

One of the most beautiful books on whisky ever produced, the special edition of Dave Broom's A Sense of Place is a stunning meditation on the relationship between Scotch whisky and the history, landscape, culture, and people that produce it.

As well as a literary journey, it's also a photographic one: Broom's words are accompanied by the photography of Christina Kernohan, which give both an intimate insight into the production of whisky, and breathtakingly capture the landscapes from which it hails.

This is the definitive book on Scotland's whisky, a distinguished collector's item, and a worthy work of art in itself, making for a unique and gorgeous addition to your home library. Housed in an exclusive slipcase and including a limited set of three photographic prints, this is sure to be treasured by generations of whisky lovers to come.

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