Andrew Jefford studied at the Universities of Reading and East Anglia before working in publishing. For the last 30 years, he has written on whisky, beer and wine, as well as travel and perfume. His work has appeared in the Financial Times, The Times, the Guardian, Scotland on Sunday and the Evening Standard, as well as regularly in Decanter and World of Fine Wine; he has also broadcast extensively on BBC Radio Four. His other books include Andrew Jefford's Wine Course and the widely acclaimed The New France.www.andrewjefford.com

This is not simply an appreciation of whisky, but a voyage into the history and geography of a tiny Scottish island. - Daily MailIf 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 SundayThe attention to detail and thoroughness of this book brings the distilleries so vividly alive that you can almost smell the whisky. Thoroughly recommended to whisky connoisseur and dabbler alike. - Birmingham Evening MailThere's no better book about these whiskies . . . Andrew Jefford has written a compelling narrative that succeeds on every level. - Mid-Atlantic Brewing NewsIn Whisky Island, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered, whilst the flavour of each spirit is analysed and the differences between them teased out, as are the stories of the notable men and women who have played such an integral part in their creation. - The Week

Andrew Jefford studied at the Universities of Reading and East Anglia before working in publishing. For the last 30 years, he has written on whisky, beer and wine, as well as travel and perfume. His work has appeared in the Financial Times, The Times, the Guardian, Scotland on Sunday and the Evening Standard, as well as regularly in Decanter and World of Fine Wine; he has also broadcast extensively on BBC Radio Four. His other books include Andrew Jefford's Wine Course and the widely acclaimed The New France.www.andrewjefford.com

This is not simply an appreciation of whisky, but a voyage into the history and geography of a tiny Scottish island. - Daily MailIf 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 SundayThe attention to detail and thoroughness of this book brings the distilleries so vividly alive that you can almost smell the whisky. Thoroughly recommended to whisky connoisseur and dabbler alike. - Birmingham Evening MailThere's no better book about these whiskies . . . Andrew Jefford has written a compelling narrative that succeeds on every level. - Mid-Atlantic Brewing NewsIn Whisky Island, Islay's fascinating story is uncovered, whilst the flavour of each spirit is analysed and the differences between them teased out, as are the stories of the notable men and women who have played such an integral part in their creation. - The Week