About the Author

Jim Murray became the world's first full-time whisky writer back in 1992 and is now considered the doyen of the industry, having sold over half a million copies of his many books. His international preaching on whiskey has gained him wide recognition. He is a familiar face on television and is equally well known for his effervescent radio and stage appearances. He is renowned for his humorous but forthright manner and, uniquely, his deep knowledge of the industry worldwide. It is believed he has visited more distilleries in the world than any other living writer and, occasionally finds time to act as a consultant to the industry. He has homes in both England and Kentucky.