Dave Broom
Dave Broom is one of the most respected whisky writers working today. A journalist, author, and educator, he has spent decades exploring the world of spirits and explaining it with rare clarity and enthusiasm.
Broom has written numerous influential books including The World Atlas of Whisky, Whisky: The Manual, and A Sense of Place. His work focuses on flavour, terroir, and how whisky connects to the landscapes and cultures that produce it.
Alongside his books he has written widely for international publications, judged major spirits competitions, and hosted tastings around the world. Broom also received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Icons of Whisky Awards, recognising his enormous contribution to whisky education and writing.
Why PPM Can Be MisleadingA ‘ppm’ figure is a measure of phenolic compounds in ‘parts per million’. It’s often used as a second-hand way to refer to the peatiness of a whisky. For example,…
The Amber Light whisky film: Dave Broom interviewHang on to your hats because there’s a new whisky film coming to a screen near you. On the eve of the national release of The Amber Light, we talk…
