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Looking for to expand your “to be read” pile with a book on the art of distilling? Has your spouse has discovered a newfound love of whiskey and your bookshelf isn’t quite up to the task? (Asking for a friend.) Whether you need some assistance navigating a new hobby or whether whiskey has long been part of your evening unwind routine, chances are you’ve been tempted to acquire a coffee table book on the topic. Whiskey has been growing in popularity in recent years, and with it a growing body of literature for both those with a newfound love of whiskey and the lifelong devotees. If you are looking for the best books for whiskey hobbyists, we’ve got you covered.
If you are a fan of whisky from Scotland, whiskey from Ireland, or the American bourbon, we’ve curated a list of our favorites books for whiskey hobbyists, including coffee table books, travel guides, tasting guides, recipes, and histories. Happy reading, happy researching, and happy tasting!
1. The World Atlas of Whisky, by Dave Broom
A Review, Via Haiku
Everything whisky:
Distilleries ’round the world.
Plan your vacation!
2. The Bourbon Bartender, by Jane Danger and Ella Lapushchik
A Review, Via Haiku
Discover: Bourbon.
Think that you already know?
There’s more to explore.
3. The Bourbon Bible, by Eric Zandona
A Review, Via Haiku
Bourbon: History
Profiles: Distilleries, taste.
Bourbon: Recipes!
4. Bourbon: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of American Whiskey by Fred Minnick
A Review, Via Haiku
The story of malt
Forged from old in the New World
An identity.
5. Experiencing Irish Whiskey by Drew Hannush
A Review, Via Haiku
Whiskey Ireland…
History, tasting, tour guide.
Ready? Pack your bags.
6. Whisky Island: A Portrait of Islay and Its Whiskies by Andrew Jefford
A Review, Via Haiku
Travel, time and space
To Islay, wilds of Scotland,
And more, wilds of malts.
7. Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish Whiskey by Fred Minnick
A Review, Via Haiku
Tale as old as time…
Behind every good whiskey?
Yep, there’s a woman.