Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027 - by Ingvar Ronde

When the leaves start to turn, a new book turns up in whisky circles. On the cover, one glass sits on a mossy rock with the Scottish coast and a line of mountains behind it. Inside is a full year of whisky: new distilleries, old arguments and a good many facts that would otherwise be scattered across the internet.

Expert's Description

Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027 is an English-language reference book on Single Malt Whisky and distilleries around the world, edited by Ingvar Ronde and published as a paperback by MagDig Media Limited.

This is the 22nd edition, and every autumn brings a freshly revised one. The heart of it is the section on Scottish malt distilleries, updated from start to finish. The chapter on distilleries from the rest of the world has been expanded, and there is a section on new distilleries.

Five articles come first. Jan Wisniewski explains what goes on inside a condenser and how that shapes flavour. Nick Morgan makes the case that American Prohibition in the 1920s actually rescued Scotch Whisky. Stefan Van Eycken looks at new Japanese producers finding their own way. Felipe Schrieberg asks the uncomfortable question of how safe a cask of Scotch really is as an investment. Kristiane Westray writes about past, present and people. In his introduction, Ronde admits the industry is still in turmoil, but says there are signs of better days ahead.

The back half holds The Whisky Year That Was, a summary of the year's major events, along with chapters on independent bottlers, whisky shops and whisky on social media. You'll also find tables and statistics on production and consumption, maps and an index. The book includes more than 150 tasting notes on Single Malt Whisky from working distilleries in Scotland and over 500 photographs, most of them new since the last edition.

Specifications

Name: Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027
Author/editor: Ingvar Ronde
Publisher: MagDig Media Limited
Website: Malt Whisky Yearbook
Type: Reference book on Single Malt Whisky and distilleries
Language: English
Edition: 22nd edition
Year of publication: 2026
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 300
ISBN: 978-1-7394492-3-0
EAN no.: 9781739449230

Did You Know?

The editor has another obsession besides whisky: Ingvar Ronde has been birdwatching, on and off, since the early 1970s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027

What's new in Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027?

It's the 22nd edition, fully revised. The Scottish distilleries are updated, the chapter on the rest of the world has been expanded, and there are new articles on condensing, American Prohibition, Japanese producers and casks as investments. The Whisky Year That Was sums up the year's major events.

What language is Malt Whisky Yearbook 2027 written in?

English throughout. Much of the book is reference material, statistics and maps, so it's easy to dip into even if long English articles aren't your daily reading.

Does the book include tasting notes?

Yes, more than 150 tasting notes on Single Malt Whisky from working distilleries in Scotland. Keep a tulip-shaped glass such as a Glencairn beside you while you read them, and it's easier to follow along in the glass. See our whisky glasses.

Is the book for beginners or only for experts?

Both. With over 1,000 distilleries it works as a reference for the experienced, but the articles and the year in review are readable for anyone curious about Whisky. You can also just flick through it.

Who is behind Malt Whisky Yearbook?

Ingvar Ronde is the editor and publisher and has been behind the book since the first edition in 2005. The five articles in the 2027 edition are written by Jan Wisniewski, Nick Morgan, Stefan Van Eycken, Felipe Schrieberg and Kristiane Westray.

What does the book cover on independent bottlers and whisky shops?

It has dedicated chapters on independent bottlers and on whisky shops around the world. There is also a section on where to follow whisky on social media.