Whisky (Collins Gem) - Softcover

The bestselling guide to over 150 Scotch whiskies and the distilleries that produce them. Collins Gem Whisky combines portability with concise information. Like a good malt, the facts are distilled to a perfect concentration. Collins Gem Whisky will heighten your enjoyment and knowledge of the ‘water of life’.

This fourth edition of Collins Gem Whisky proves that whisky continues to attract many interested followers, from those with experienced palates, who have very definite ideas on what they like and often are prepared to pay plenty to get it, to beginners, who possibly feel intimidated by the range and breadth of choice available and are unsure of where to start.

Entries for over 150 whiskies and the distilleries that produce them, complete with details of age, strength and taste rating and comment, plus histories and visitor arrangements

Information on single and vatted malts, grain and de luxe whiskies, and the most popular blends

Sections on the history of Scotch Whisky-making, how Scotch whisky is made, its regional characteristics, reading whisky labels and how to develop the palate