The Story of Whisky by Gavin D. Smith - ISBN: 9780008735869
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From ancient origins to modern craft, discover whisky’s spirited story.
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    320 pages

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    25 November 2025

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Summary

“For the reader who knows little about whisky, this is a book that will easily and enjoyably fill that gap.” – Sir Alexander McCall Smith

Beginning with the origins of distilling in 1200BC by alchemists in China and India, journey through whisky’s early origins as an illicit alcohol made in the hills of Scotland and Ireland, to the exciting small batch whiskies being produced today by craft distillers and master blenders all over the world.

Through over 100 st…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008735869
ISBN-10:0008735867
Author:Gavin D. Smith, Sir Alexander McCall Smith, Charles MacLean
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Pavilion
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:25 November 2025
Weight:1.64kg
Dimensions:36mm x 222mm x 282mm
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About The Author

Gavin D. Smith

Charles MacLean is the author of 17 books about Scotch whisky, including the standard work on whisky brands, Scotch Whisky, and Malt Whisky, both of which were shortlisted for Glenfiddich Awards. His Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History won Wine & Spirits Book of the Year at the 2004 James Beard Awards and Best Drink Book in the World at the Food Media Awards. The Sunday Times calls him ‘whisky’s finest guru’.

Gavin D. Smith is the author and co-author of some 30 books on whisky and contributing editor, Scotland, for Whisky Magazine. He writes for many other publications including Whisky Advocate, Whiskeria, Whisky Quarterly and The Cask.

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