Malt Whisky Yearbook 2026 Edition

Whisky enthusiasts around the world look forward to the Malt Whisky Yearbook each autumn, and the 21st edition has been fully revised with the latest information from across the industry. Malt Whisky Yearbook 2026 covers more than 900 whisky distilleries worldwide, offering an extensive overview of producers, regions and developments across the global whisky landscape.

Distinguished whisky experts contribute exclusive new features for this edition, alongside details of hundreds of whisky shops, whisky websites and newly released bottlings. The dedicated Independent Bottlers chapter explores many of the world’s most successful blenders and bottlers, complete with tasting notes, while a comprehensive review of the previous whisky year and the latest industry statistics provides an up-to-date picture of the market.

Malt Whisky Yearbook 2026 also contains more than 250 tasting notes covering single malts from every working distillery in Scotland. Illustrated with more than 500 colour photographs, it combines detailed reference material with engaging whisky writing, making it an essential annual guide for enthusiasts, collectors and anyone with an interest in the world of whisky.