Whisky Island: A portrait of Islay and its whiskies

Whisky Island is a reissue of the celebrated classic Peat, Smoke and Spirit, with a foreword by acclaimed author and whisky expert Dave Broom.

'This is not simply an appreciation of whisky, but a voyage into the history and geography of a tiny Scottish island' Daily Mail

'If ever there was a book to read on a cold - possibly moonlit - night with a stiff dram beside you, then this is it. Irresistible.' Scotland on Sunday

With seven of the world's most beloved malt whisky distilleries on it shores, Islay is Scotland's leading whisky island. In this exquisitely written book, award-winning writer Andrew Jefford traces the changing fortunes and ultimate achievements of each of these distilleries.

Interweaving stories of the island, its landscapes, its wildlife and its inhabitants with his accounts of each distillery, Jefford creates a beautiful, reverent and richly-textured work that captures the essence of Whisky Island.