Kentucky Bourbon

Raise your glass to the liquid bounty of the Bluegrass State with this lavish, comprehensive companion Celebrate Kentucky bourbon 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 favourites 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 colourful characters alongside archival images and gorgeous photography that bring the fields, stills, rickhouses, bottles and whiskeys to life. This thorough compendium highlights must-visit events and attractions near the distilleries, allowing you to plan a pilgrimage or relive the experience of a lifetime, and helping you to enjoy Kentucky bourbon all its splendour.