The anniversary edition of the book classifies whiskey based on more than 100 available brands that are currently produced at distilleries in Great Britain and Ireland. The book presents the standard malt whiskey flavor profile, developed based on a comprehensive analysis of hundreds of the author's tasting notes. The author also cites the largest distilleries in Scotland and Ireland, describes in detail the history of their creation and the entire technological process. The publication is richly illustrated and is of undoubted interest to whiskey lovers.