Charles MacLean is the author of nine books on the subject, including the standard work on whisky brands, Scotch Whisky, and the authoritative Malt Whisky, both of which were short-listed for Glenfiddich Awards. His Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History won Wine & Spirits Book of the Year in the 2004 James Beard Awards and Best Drink Book in the World at the Food Media Awards. He is a consultant to the whisky industry, and to Bonhams International Auctioneers, and sits on the judging panel of the International Wine & Spirits Awards.
'Scotland's leading whisky expert' * The Times * 'A world authority on malt whisky' * Daily Telegraph * 'Charles MacLean writes like no other expert on the subject . . . informed and highly entertaining' * The Independent * 'Charles MacLean has earned a reputation as the world's leading authority on Scotch whisky' * Wall Street Journal * 'The doyen of whisky writers' -- Tom Morton * BBC Scotland *