1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die ($24) in the massively popular 1001 series gives us a connoisseurs’ scoop on the very finest spirits ranging from the Scottish highlands to the new exotic whiskies coming over from Japan as well as evolving world of the micro-distilleries in America. This book also covers ryes and bourbons which makes this a must have volume for everyone from the the serious whiskey connoisseur to the the passionate beginner. An essential guide that represents the subjective and collective wisdom of a team of international critics who whittle down the enormous world of spirits to those ‘must-try’ whiskies. These cover everything from high-quality, mass-produced brands to those small-batch specialty bourbons created in from micro-distilleries. Cheers!