The Whisky World Tour: A curated guide to unforgettable distilleries and their whiskies

By: Joel Harrison

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Synopsis: The perfect gift for the whisky lover in your life this autumn - 52 of the world's best whisky distilleries explored from the comfort of your armchair, plus tasting notes and recommendation for all the bottles you should be drinking.'In a career spanning nearly two decades, the British native has become an award-winning author on [whisky] and has visited well over 250 producers across every corner of the globe... A compelling read and makes a great gift for the whisky lovers in your life this season."ForbesThe Whisky World Tour takes you beyond the glass to discover 52 of the very best whisky distilleries open to the public, around the globe. Discover their unique stories and histories from the comfort of home, along with bottle recommendations, too. Award-winning whisky writer Joel Harrison kicks off The Whisky World Tour in North America, taking in key bourbon producers, before moving on to the traditional whisky powerhouses of Ireland and Scotland. Along the way 'new world' whisky-makers from South Africa to Scandinavia are explored, before finishing in Japan, home to some of the world's most lauded whiskies. Each stop along the way is a window into the world of whisky, so settle in, pour a dram and allow yourself to be taken on this grand and spirited journey. Featuring distilleries across the globe including:USACanadaScotlandIrelandJapanDenmarkAustraliaNew ZealandIndiaChinaWith a foreword by Charles MacLean MBE, the celebrated 'world authority' on whisky