Scotch: The Whisky of Scotland in Fact and Story by Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart is a classic work on the history, culture, industry, and traditions of Scotch whisky. First published in 1951, the book combines historical research with personal memories, anecdotes, and observations about Scotland's whisky trade. Lockhart draws on his family's connection with the Balmenach Distillery in Speyside and provides an unusually personal perspective on whisky production and the people behind the industry. The book explores the development of Scotch whisky, malt and grain distilling, famous distilleries and whisky families, taxation and regulation, whisky smuggling, Prohibition, blending, major whisky companies, and the changing relationship between whisky and Scottish society. Rather than being simply a guide to tasting or buying whisky, it is a historical and cultural portrait of Scotland's national drink, making it particularly valuable to whisky enthusiasts interested in the origins and heritage of Scotch. The later editions were revised and updated with additional material discussing developments in the whisky industry.