{"product_id":"kentucky-bourbon-the-essential-guide-to-the-american-spirit","title":"Kentucky Bourbon: The Essential Guide to the American Spirit","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the quintessential American spirit by exploring its fascinating history, lasting influence, and how production affects what you taste. From Angel's Envy and Buffalo Trace to Willett and Woodford Reserve, 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, while archival images and gorgeous photography bring the fields, stills, rickhouses, bottles, and whiskeys beautifully to life. Meticulously researched, this thorough compendium also highlights must-visit attractions near the distilleries. So pour yourself a finger or two and plan your pilgrimage or relive the experience of a lifetime. \u003cem\u003eKentucky Bourbon\u003c\/em\u003e will help you enjoy the crown jewel of the commonwealth in all its splendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eReigler, Susan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSusan Reigler\u003c\/strong\u003e advises the Council of Whiskey Masters and sits on the Bourbon Women Association board of directors. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eVan Winkle, Julian, III\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJulian Van Winkle III\u003c\/strong\u003e, grandson of \"Pappy,\" is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame and the first James Beard Award winner from Kentucky. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Reigler, Susan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Countryman Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-08-19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Beverages|Alcoholic - Spirits|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|American - Southern States|Cooking|Essays \u0026amp; Narratives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Distilleries|Kentucky|Whiskey|Bourbon whiskey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781682688755\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781682688755\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Countryman Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154295324950,"sku":"SP-9781682688755","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781682688755_spiral.png?v=1774940889","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/kentucky-bourbon-the-essential-guide-to-the-american-spirit","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}