American Whiskey: Over 300 whiskeys and 30 distillers tell the story of the nation's spirit

by Richard Thomas

An expert guide to the American whiskey renaissance. In American Whiskey , Kentucky-born, internationally recognized whiskey expert Richard Thomas guides readers through the American whiskey renaissance. Featuring over 300 distinctive expressions of whiskeys that embrace both tradition and innovation, this book will appeal to obsessive collectors eager to discover the next Pappy Van Winkle as well as those just starting to sample the dynamic flavor profiles of these American spirits. In this guide, you will Both whiskey lovers and those looking to learn more about the nation’s spirit will find this book worth reading. The history of whiskey straddles Kentucky and Tennessee, but American Whiskey proves that today exceptional whiskey is made across the country

544 pages, Hardcover

Published December 10, 2019

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Reviews

[Jacob Kiper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a pretty detailed look at American whiskey through 2019. The book is up-to-date enough to discuss the death of Dave Pickerell. The books covers a ton of ground, but can’t cover everything... seeing as how it would apparently take a book double this page count to do so. The only knock I have on it is that it did not address O.Z. Tyler Distillery in Owensboro, KY. As a member of the “big boy” Kentucky Bourbon Trail that produces 90,000 barrels per year, they should have been included.

Great book!