A word on the book itself: my edition is from 2006 - this is updated every 2 years I believe, but I suspect only the really hard-core would need to buy every edition. It's long and narrow and has a flexible cover and would fit easily in the pocket as one peruses the shelves at one's local fine liquor purveyor; a warning to those with less-than-perfect eyesight though, the print is quite small. There's not a lot in the way of introductory material - a short rundown on the year in spirits, and very brief intros to the book's main sections - Scotland, Ireland, USA, Japan, and everywhere else. If you're looking for general information on the Water of Life, this is not the book to buy. If on the other hand you're looking for an enormously knowledgeable guide to all that's wonderful (and the little that's awful) in the world of this wonderful adult beverage, this might be the best starting point you could find.
Featuring tasting notes on hundreds of different brands, Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible is a truly expert whiskey guide, an exhaustive review of distilleries, new brands, changes in legislation, award-winners, and whiskey associations. The author has traveled around the world for the full whiskey experience, from the world-leaders Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the United States to distilleries as far-flung as Pakistan and Finland. The compact volume also includes a place for readers to keep track of their tastings and findings as they assay single malts, sippin' whiskies and bourbons from all over the world. The audience of whiskey aficionados has grown exponentially in the last ten years. Jim Murray's educated, opinionated and eminently readable guide is a delightful and useful reference for everyone who enjoys this strong and storied liquor
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