Connoisseur's Guide to Whisky includes:

• A comprehensive directory of more than 100 whiskies, including Scotch single malts and blended whiskies, whiskies from Ireland, the United States and Japan, as well as information on specialist bottlings.

• A detailed explanation of the whisky distilling process.

• An introduction to tasting: how to assess a whisky's colour and 'legs', and how to nose and taste the whisky.

• Each entry is accompanied by a wealth of distillery facts, as well as the author's personal notes.