Why does Scotch whisky taste the way it does? Where do the flavours come from? How have they changed over the years under the influences of tradition and innovation? In this ultimate guide to Scotch whisky, introductory sections provide a historical overview and an exploration of production techniques. Entries on individual distilleries follow, with the bottlings currently available, details of how the whisky is made, and notes on the flavour and character of each label. Fully revised and updated edition with new entries on the latest distilleries.