Bourbon: The Story of Kentucky Whiskey

by Clay Risen

A visually stunning illustrated guide to the history, craft, and appreciation of Kentucky bourbonIACP AWARD FINALISTBourbon, we soon realized, was not just a good drink. It was a drink with a story, from a place, with an unbreakable tie to the people and the land that produced it.Whiskey expert Clay Risen explores the origins, history, and evolution of America’s distilling craft and culture in this luxurious boxed set. From boom to bust and back again, Risen tells the engrossing story of Kentucky whiskey, using interviews, photographs, and archival material to illuminate the singular region where bourbon was born. This meticulously researched book details how bourbon is made, how best to enjoy it, and how to build your own collection, along with profiles of the distilleries and makers that form the landscape of bourbon country.

287 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2021

Reviews

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable and informative book on the history of Kentucky Whiskey.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice overview of the history and current state of the key players in bourbon.