Publisher's Synopsis
Bourbon, we soon realised, 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 bourbon craft and culture in this engrossing book. From boom to bust and back again, Risen guides you through the story of Kentucky bourbon, 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 County. The indulgent box set features a pull-out drawer that holds beautifully-reproduced historical distillery maps and blueprints, rare bottle labels, and photographs.
