book club

Drink Like a Local…

By various authors

How refreshing, how quaint – these specialised ‘field guides’ to the best bars in Paris, New Orleans, Texas and more are all written from an insider’s perspective. Each book comes with profiles of the bars, highlights of local bartenders, maps of the neighbourhoods and a collection of beautiful illustrations.

A Sense of Place: A Journey Around Scotland’s Whisky

By Dave Broom

The next best thing to sharing a dram with Dave Broom in person is having him divulge his personal whisky journey in this evocative book. In it, he takes the reader by the hand and guides them around some of his key spots, introduces them to his favourite people and shares his most beloved bottlings.

Bourbon: The Complete Guide to the Essential American Spirit

By Clay Risen

Beautifully packaged, this is a must-have for anyone who is even vaguely interested in the intricacies of bourbon. As well as the book detailing the history of bourbon, there’s a pullout drawer containing reproductions of archive photos, rare bottle labels and more.