How was this list created?

We searched for "best Whiskey books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.

How many books are in this list?

There are 19 books in this list.

Why did you create this list?

We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Whiskey books on the internet.

19 Best Whiskey Books of All Time

Our goal: Build the most true list of best Whiskey books.

Our process:
1. Search for "best Whiskey books" and study the top 5 articles.
2. Add only the top books (mentioned 2+ times).
3. Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(This process takes a long time, but we do the research so you don't have to!)

(Updated 2022)

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Whiskey Master Class
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and More
Lew Bryson
Appears in 5 articles
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The Complete Whiskey Course
A Comprehensive Tasting School in Ten Classes
Robin Robinson
Appears in 4 articles
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Hacking Whiskey
Smoking, Blending, Fat Washing, and Other Whiskey Experiments
Aaron Goldfarb
Appears in 4 articles
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A Field Guide to Whisky
An Expert Compendium to Take Your Passion and Knowledge to the Next Level
Hans Offringa
Appears in 3 articles
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Bourbon
The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey
Fred Minnick
Appears in 3 articles
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Whisky Wit and Wisdom
Light and Quirky Stories from Inside the Whisky World
Gavin D. Smith
Appears in 2 articles
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The World Atlas of Whisky
New Edition
Dave Broom
Appears in 2 articles
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The Whisky Dictionary
An A–Z of Whisky, from History & Heritage to Distilling & Drinking
Ian Wisniewski
Appears in 2 articles
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Beginner's Guide to Whiskey
Traditions, Types, and Tastes of the Ultimate Spirit
Sam Green
Appears in 2 articles
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Whiskey Women
The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish Whiskey
Fred Minnick
Appears in 2 articles
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The North American Whiskey Guide from Behind the Bar
Real Bartenders' Reviews of More Than 250 Whiskeys - Includes 30 Standout Cocktail Recipes
Chad Berkey
Appears in 2 articles
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Tasting Whiskey
An Insider's Guide to the Unique Pleasures of the World's Finest Spirits
Lew Bryson
Appears in 2 articles
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101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die
Ian Buxton
Appears in 2 articles
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Whiskey
A Tasting Course
Eddie Ludlow
Appears in 2 articles
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American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye
A Guide to the Nation's Favorite Spirit
Clay Risen
Appears in 2 articles
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Drink More Whiskey
Everything You Need to Know About Your New Favorite Drink!
Daniel Yaffe
Appears in 2 articles
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Dead Distillers
A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws Who Made American Spirits
Colin Spoelman
Appears in 2 articles
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Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible
Jim Murray
Appears in 2 articles
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Imbibe!
From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar
David Wondrich
Appears in 2 articles

FAQ

How was this list created?
We searched for "best Whiskey books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many books are in this list?
There are 19 books in this list.
Why did you create this list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Whiskey books on the internet.