This new, fully updated and revised edition of The World Atlas of Whisky provides an in-depth, comprehensive journey through the history, process, distilleries and expressions of world whiskies.

Nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award

“…this is, by some mileage and by just about every conceivable metric, the best book currently available on the subject of whisky. There, I’ve said it.”- JancisRobinson.com

"The best whisky book ever - a must-read for drinkers!" - Forbes

"The perfect go-to reference guide for the whisky lover's bookshelf" - Whisky Magazine

Award-winning author and whisky expert Dave Broom profiles more than 400 distilleries and explores more than 800 whiskies. There has been major growth in the world of whisky in the last decade, with many more distilleries opening, and this new edition brings the world of whisky right up to date.

The World Atlas of Whisky is the only guide the connoisseur and newcomer will ever need in order to understand everything there is to know about the world of whisky. This is a beautifully illustrated, in-depth and comprehensive journey through the history, process, distilleries and expressions of world whiskies, featuring detailed full-colour maps. Heritage, romance, flavour and craftsmanship are all celebrated in this complete study of this most versatile of drinks.

As of 2022, the global American Whiskey market was estimated at USD 11825.64 million, and it's anticipated to reach USD 20546.52 million in 2028.  Whisky has become the best-selling spirit category for on-premises consumption in recent years in the US. There are now approx. 2,000 distilleries in the US – increasing by more than double in the last decade.