Looking for gifts for someone who loves Scotland, history, and its national spirit? Our expertly chosen selection of the best whisky books is the perfect gift.
From books we recommend every whisky lover has on their shelves, to extraordinary publications on the history of Scottish distilling which we are proud to exclusively retail, these are books wholeheartedly recommended from our homes to yours.
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Whether you are shopping for yourself or a fellow whisky lover, our book selection covers a wide budget range - starting at £12.99 and all the way to £310.
For the real whisky aficionado, we cannot recommend the book Collecting Scotch Whiskey by Emmanuel Dron enough. As an illustrated encyclopaedia, this guide looks at over 2,500 rare bottles, including many rarely seen. It is one of the most comprehensive books on old and rare Scotch whisky that has ever been written. It retails at £310, so it might not be within budget for everyone.
Another staff favourite, at a much more affordable £15.95, is the Malt Whisky Yearbook. With a new edition published every year, the book contains the latest information on whisky distilleries worldwide as well as several articles. A must-have whisky book for any whisky buff.
Shop Our Whisky Books Online
All our books on whisky are available both online as well as in our Edinburgh store. If you would prefer to leaf through the whisky books and shop in person, pop into our shop near the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Our expert staff will be on hand to help answer questions you might have about the books and can help narrow down which whisky book will best suit your wants and budget.
If you do choose to order your book online, remember that books can take between one to to two working days to arrive within the UK. Use our handy delivery guide here if you’re ordering for international delivery. Want your book a bit quicker? Check with our customer service to see whether express UK delivery is an option.