The A-Z of Whisky

Gavin D. Smith

Foreword by Richard Paterson, Master Blender

• First published in 1993 by Carcanet Press Limited, Manchester as A Book of Words: Whisky
• This edition published by Neil Wilson Publishing Ltd http://www.nwp.co.uk
• ISBN 978-1-906476-03-8

What they say

This is the revised third edition of the complete A-Z of the world of whisky. Definitions, derivations, sources and meanings of every conceivable whisky-related word are included from aftershots to wort by way of Irish, Islay and peat reek. No linguistic stone is left unturned by Smith in this most essential of reference works for the whisky enthusiast. Now fully updated with many new references and revised entries, the A-Z is a must for all whisky fans worldwide. ‘As a source of reference it is reliable and quickly accessed…as an aide memoire it is invaluable’ – Charles MacLean.