English Summary/英文概要： Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible was a roaring success when it was published for the first time in 2003. This authoritative guide is destined to become an annual drinks bestseller in the lead up to Christmas. It takes account of all the important developments in the world of whisky, featuring new brands and distilleries, changes in legislation, and listing the world’s best expressions of the distiller’s art chosen by the whisky guru himself. What makes this book unique, however, is the unparalleled breadth of coverage of the whisky tasting notes. The author has travelled around the world experiencing whisky from distilleries as far-flung as Pakistan and Finland, as well as the world-leaders, Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the United States of America. He is acknowledged as a world leader when it comes to describing the tastes and sensations to be enjoyed sampling the different whiskies available today. His infectious and passionate style instantly singles him out as an exceptional writing talent.