BOURBON, STRAIGHT: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey Author: Charles Cowdery | Language: English | ISBN:
B00520D77Q | Format: EPUB
BOURBON, STRAIGHT: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey Description
BOURBON, STRAIGHT: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey, follows the trail of America whiskey-making from its 17th century origins up to the present day. In it, readers discover the history of the American whiskey industry, how American whiskey is made and marketed, the differences among various types of American whiskey (bourbon, rye, Tennessee) and how they compare to other world whiskeys.
Readers also will meet the many fascinating characters who have made American whiskey what it is today, whether they be famous, infamous or largely unknown.
All major producers and brands are discussed. The book includes a complete tasting guide with 35 detailed product reviews.
BOURBON, STRAIGHT: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey, is for fans of American whiskey, but also for readers who enjoy a good tale steeped in American culture and heritage.
BOURBON, STRAIGHT is richly detailed, clear, authoritative, insightful, independent and fun to read.
- File Size: 397 KB
- Print Length: 288 pages
- Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0975870300
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00520D77Q
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,169 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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If you want to see advertising for bourbons, this isn't the book for you. But if you want the story of the bourbon industry, then this is like going to church. You'll get the plain and simple message from the author. This book is now part of my liquor library as the new starting point for my knowledge of bourbon. Enjoyed it, five stars.
By dontcallplease
It isn't hard to tell when a book is written from piles of research material strung together in a daunting mass. It is equally evident when an entire field of study, wed in the wood, is melded through a lifetime of experience, aged into a narrative that flows so naturally, it issues from the very core of the author. The latter is the case here. From a complex history of chemistry and business decisions is distilled a work that is both complete and readable. Mr. Cowdrey is on his turf here, and it shows. Observations in "Bourbon, Straight" are certain, forceful and backed up not just by facts - but by thoughtful deduction only years can (but do not always) provide. That said, the book is no polemic. The wit and dryly humorous wisdom are winning. When describing one particular whisky, Cowdrey murmers "They possess that ineffable (and much overrated) quality known as smoothness." Highly recommended.
By Ted Haigh
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