(08/19/25 PREORDER) Kentucky Bourbon: The Essential Guide to the American Spirit

Raise your glass to the liquid bounty of the Bluegrass State with this lavish, comprehensive companion.

Celebrate Kentucky bourbon, from Angel’s Envy and Buffalo Trace to Willett and Woodford Reserve, by exploring the history of the drink, its heritage, influence, and how production affects what you taste in the glass. Each chapter of this handsomely illustrated volume profiles one distillery, featuring engaging stories of its origins, evolution, and initiatives for the future. Tasting notes for recommended bottles include popular favorites and worthy splurges so you can learn more about your preferred drams and discover exciting new expressions to try. Capsule biographies illuminate the achievements of distillers and other colorful characters alongside archival images and gorgeous photography that bring the fields, stills, rickhouses, bottles, and whiskeys beautifully to life. Meticulously researched, this thorough compendium also highlights must-visit events and attractions near the distilleries, allowing you to plan a pilgrimage or relive the experience of a lifetime. Kentucky Bourbon will help you enjoy the crown jewel of the commonwealth in all its splendor.

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