A new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, written by the late Michael Jackson and updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D. Smith.The fully revised 7th edition of the Malt Whisky Companion will teach you everything you want to know about your favourite tipple. How should you taste a single malt scotch whisky? Which whiskies are light and flowery, or rich and treacly? How different is a single malt scotch from a distillery in the Highlands to one from the islands? Find whisky tasting notes on over 1,000 malts arranged from A-Z, including vintages from 1926 onwards and the very latest releases. For distilleries in the New World Whisky section there are brand-new whisky tasting notes. This comprehensive whisky guide defines the characteristics of each whisky, gives it an overall score, making it the perfect companion for keen whisky drinkers and new converts to the wonderful world of the single malt.
Michael James Jackson Book order
This English writer and journalist gained renown for his influential books on beer and whisky. His writing delved deeply into the world of these beverages, offering readers an informed perspective. Jackson's literary legacy lies in his ability to engagingly explore the craft, history, and culture surrounding beer and whisky, leaving a lasting impression on connoisseurs.






- 2022
- 2007
Learn all about your favourite beer with expert advice and information from a team of specialists, introduced by the world's best-selling beer writer Michael Jackson. Uncover drinks from every significant brewing region as well as less well-known areas. Find out why beers taste the way they do, how to appreciate flavour, aroma, texture and finish, and identify your own favourite style. Meet the producers and explore their origins, history and particular brewing processes. Plus, get to the bottom of bottles, barrels and breweries and discover how to identify the labels, choose the correct glasses and locate the breweries. An exciting addition to Eyewitness Companions; the visual reference series covering favourite hobbies and pastimes from French Cheeses and Opera to Horse Riding.
- 2006
Do you know your Mortlach from your Miltonduff? A Glenfiddich from a Glenlugie? Find out the differences in Michael Jackson's guide to single malts. This guide includes over 800 malts.
- 2005
Whiskey
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
"Single malt scotch, small batch bourbon, pure pot still Irish and the world's great whiskies from Tennessee to Tokyo"--Book jacket.
- 2005
Enjoy a wee nip of the 'water of life' with whisky writer, Michael Jackson. Embark on a global journey, from the Highlands of Scotland to the trendy whisky bars of Tokyo, to discover the world of whisky as it is today.
- 2003
- 2002
Bar and Cocktail Book
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This guide includes advice on essential bar equipment and contains an A-Z of the world's drinks, a selection of over 250 cocktail recipes, a guide to drink and travel - highlighting what is best in each country, and advice on hangovers and how to cure them.
- 2001
Schottland und seine Whiskys
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Mit diesem Werk erweist Michael Jackson dem nördlichen Nachbarn Englands und dessen "flüssigem Gold" seine ganz besondere Reverenz. Auf den Spuren berühmter Vorfahren und prominenter Zeitgenossen ist ein einfühlsames Porträt der faszinierenden Whiskylandschaften Schottlands gelungen.
- 2000
Which beers are the best? This book presents the inside stories on Czech and German lagers, Belgian wheat beers and Trappists, classic British ales, Irish stouts and American micro brews. It explains why beers taste the way they do, and notes their strength and ideal serving temperature.
- 1998
The Pocket Guide to Beer is the perfect book for the beer lover on the move. This tiny, yet encyclopedic, guide is divided into countries and regions and each entry relates to one particular brewery. The book has been updated for 2000/2001 and offers up-to-the-minute information about the dynamic international beer scene. An extensive glossary of terms and styles is also included. - A handy guide to more than 1500 beers. - Advice on visiting specialist restaurants, inns and bars around the world. - Written by the world's top expert. - Ideal to consult while travelling.





