Whisky or whiskey? With ice or without? A peaty island malt or a mellow Lowland dram? This fully illustrated book will give you all the information and advice you need to appreciate whisky. It includes theorigins and history of whisky; how whiskies are made today; a guide to Scottish distilleries and single-malt whiskies; how to drink and appreciate whisky; and sections on whiskies of the world, including Irish whiskey and bourbon.