--- product_id: 1605470 title: "Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide" price: "£35.61" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1605470-whiskey-the-definitive-world-guide store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide **Price:** £35.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide - **How much does it cost?** £35.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1605470-whiskey-the-definitive-world-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Discover the secrets of whiskey's aromas and flavors, the stories behind great distilleries, and expert tasting notes in this updated edition originated by one of the most highly respected commentators in the whiskey world, Michael Jackson. From grain to glass, Whiskey tells you everything and anything you'll ever want to know about whiskey, from storing and serving whiskey, to whiskey cocktails, to pairing whiskey with food. In addition to a refreshed design, this updated edition includes the recent names in whiskey today, a new section devoted to American craft distilleries, and the addition of new distilleries from across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. This beautiful coffee table book makes a high-quality gift or self purchase. Review: The romance of whiskey - Thirty years ago many believed whiskey was a doomed drink. Like wines, whiskey, which originated in Scotland and Ireland--"whiskey" comes from a Celtic word--has become a world-wide phenomenon. Michael Jackson, as famous in the whiskey world as the other Jackson in pop, lays out whiskey's allure and history in "Whiskey: the Definitive World Guide," a Dorling-Kindersley book. Whiskey is the umbrella for Scotch (comes only out of Scotland), Bourbon, and Whiskey. The British Isles, Canada, the United States, and Japan are the biggest makers and producers of Whiskey. Jackson explains what creates the wide varieties of whiskeys: climate, geology, water, heather, sea breeze and seaweed, barley, peat, and the various phases of the brewing process. Paging through the Scotland section of the wonderful single malts was a tourist reminiscence of my very limited tour through Scotch country and visits to several distilleries. Sampling Scotch at ten in the morning is a walk on the wild side, trust me. When Jackson calls his book "definitive," he is spot on. A walk through the Scotland section lists and describes all single malts, as well as blended scotch, including labels, histories, color, nose, body, palate, finish. Here's an example: The Dalmore, 12-year-old Color: Ruby, amber Nose: Sweet. Black currant jam. Rum and raisin. Body: Sweet and rich. Palate: Smooth and long. Super-ripe, basil, menthol. Dried fruits. Finish: Malt, balanced, oak. I love this book and have poured through it over and over. There's a world of information for anyone interested in more than just passing knowledge of the whiskey world of scotch, bourbon, and whiskey. Review: A Good Basic Overview of Whiskey - Whiskey offers a good overview of whiskey around the world, which is just what I was looking for. Jackson's writing style is as someone telling a good friend what he knows. It is not about him but the whiskey. It is very well illustrated with excellent photographs. You can describe something all you want but show me a picture and I understand. This is a great book to start with. It covers how it is made, how climate and geology impact the result, and how to enjoy it. But, what I loved most was "touring" some of the great distilleries of the world. I'm planning my trip to Scotland and Ireland. Heading back to Kentucky where I grew up would not hurt either. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,332,878 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #258 in Whiskey #775 in Consumer Guides (Books) #839 in Alcoholic Spirits | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 107 Reviews | ## Images ![Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1z7iQUmGgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The romance of whiskey *by J***S on December 30, 2008* Thirty years ago many believed whiskey was a doomed drink. Like wines, whiskey, which originated in Scotland and Ireland--"whiskey" comes from a Celtic word--has become a world-wide phenomenon. Michael Jackson, as famous in the whiskey world as the other Jackson in pop, lays out whiskey's allure and history in "Whiskey: the Definitive World Guide," a Dorling-Kindersley book. Whiskey is the umbrella for Scotch (comes only out of Scotland), Bourbon, and Whiskey. The British Isles, Canada, the United States, and Japan are the biggest makers and producers of Whiskey. Jackson explains what creates the wide varieties of whiskeys: climate, geology, water, heather, sea breeze and seaweed, barley, peat, and the various phases of the brewing process. Paging through the Scotland section of the wonderful single malts was a tourist reminiscence of my very limited tour through Scotch country and visits to several distilleries. Sampling Scotch at ten in the morning is a walk on the wild side, trust me. When Jackson calls his book "definitive," he is spot on. A walk through the Scotland section lists and describes all single malts, as well as blended scotch, including labels, histories, color, nose, body, palate, finish. Here's an example: The Dalmore, 12-year-old Color: Ruby, amber Nose: Sweet. Black currant jam. Rum and raisin. Body: Sweet and rich. Palate: Smooth and long. Super-ripe, basil, menthol. Dried fruits. Finish: Malt, balanced, oak. I love this book and have poured through it over and over. There's a world of information for anyone interested in more than just passing knowledge of the whiskey world of scotch, bourbon, and whiskey. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Basic Overview of Whiskey *by A***Z on September 17, 2009* Whiskey offers a good overview of whiskey around the world, which is just what I was looking for. Jackson's writing style is as someone telling a good friend what he knows. It is not about him but the whiskey. It is very well illustrated with excellent photographs. You can describe something all you want but show me a picture and I understand. This is a great book to start with. It covers how it is made, how climate and geology impact the result, and how to enjoy it. But, what I loved most was "touring" some of the great distilleries of the world. I'm planning my trip to Scotland and Ireland. Heading back to Kentucky where I grew up would not hurt either. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything you want to know about whiskey and distilling *by L***R on March 25, 2009* This book is filled with information about distilleries from around the world. After a brief introduction to whiskey, Jackson and his contributing authors explain the aromas flavors found in whiskey as well as their sources from the distilling process. For example, different strains of barley can add different flavors, floral notes often come from the heather that grew in the peat that was burned to heat the stills, the different oaks used for maturation can add different characteristics to the drink, and so on. The distillation process and equipment are also briefly explained. After that, the book moves to a trek around the world, spending about 100 pages on Scotland, about 10 pages on Ireland, about 10 pages on Canada, about 30 pages on the United States, about 15 pages on Japan, and a brief look at "everything else". This section of the book covers (I think) all of the active distilleries with a brief history, geography, and info about the production line. Each distinct geographic region includes a section of tasting notes about one or some of the typical/popular whiskeys from the region. The more popular brands, like Bushmills and Jack Daniels, seem to get a bit more coverage than the others. The book ends with a short section on cocktails and food pairing. The book is full of large, beautiful photographs of the distilleries- I would say most pages are 50% photographs. This is not an all-encompassing tome of whiskeys, nor a buying guide, nor a tasting guide; there are plenty of other books out there for that. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. I think it would be better with a section on the relevant history of the region- for example, the Highland Clearances were mentioned many times, and eventually I had to go look it up. Also, the book would be better if they dropped the snob factor in the text- the condescension is so thick you could cut it with a knife. This is still a wonderful book, and if you are interested in whiskey at all it is definitely worth your time. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1605470-whiskey-the-definitive-world-guide](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1605470-whiskey-the-definitive-world-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*