The Whiskey Companion is a comprehensive guide to more than 100 of the best whiskies, including several rare varieties from around the globe. Each whiskey featured in the book is accompanied by a wealth of distillery facts, tasting notes, and recommendations. Details are also given of whiskies from distilleries that have ceased production and whiskies at ages and strengths not generally commercially available. Provides a detailed explanation of the whiskey distilling process, complete with a full glossary of terms Fully illustrated with photographs of labels and bottles, plus detailed maps of the area of origin Catalogues more than 100 of the finest whiskies-from malts to bourbons-from all around the world