Whiskey America

Chock full of history which I love all the brands great read

Whiskey is one of those dark spirits I used to only enjoy as part of a cocktail. Now, like fine wine, I find myself seeking out whiskey for its nuances.This book is a showcase of some of the styles of whiskey produced in America.Although very light on the technicalities of how whiskey is made in general, this book is more of an exploration of certain distilleries. It is quite hard to write about something that really must be tasted, so it does a great job with the photography.Though this book can't please everyone, it does offer a representative sample of popular sellers from each state. Indeed, my state's offerings were underrepresented, but this is more of a tourist's tour. It covers whiskey's history, followed by an introduction to the craft movement as it is called. Essentially, some producers want to reproduce pre-prohibition whiskey on a craft level. Many of these producers find themselves rapidly moving out of craft territory into commercialized production.There is a chapter on 100 whiskeys you should try. I found the summaries here very blunt in some cases. Dominic Roskrow isn't light on his opinions when it comes to some of the offerings. Not much data is presented to gauge how a whiskey actually became one of these top 100 either.There is a chapter on the best whiskey bars. I went to one in Southern California (not LA) which was extensive and excellent yet I didn't see it on the list. This is just a representative sample, kind of like those "best restaurants in America" ads you see in the in-flight magazines.Chapter six is an anemic take on craft whiskey cocktails. I would prefer a purist approach here for the naming. There are good recipes here but some localized favorites are missing.A rather extensive directory lists contact information for the features brands.Overall, I retain 5 stars on the rating because I did find this an interesting and well-photographed introduction to the various whiskey brands across America. I have a similar tome on Tequilas and they now sit together on my bookshelf. I'd recommend it to the whiskey aficionado. It makes a great coffee table book and sparks some good conversation.

This is a big, beautiful and impressive hardcover book. Like most other hardcover books these days, it is produced without the benefit of a dust jacket. That said, it has a very good looking and enticing cover. It's the size and shape of a text book, and just as heavy. The high gloss pages are jam packed with full color photographs. There's a fairly brief discussion about the history and distillation of whisky, with the primary focus being on American craft distillation. A large portion is dedicated to a biography of many different makers as well as an extensive list of labels to try. It's full of great information and full color photographs.As a courtesy, I'll list the table of contents below as I don't see them noted anywhere.1. American Whiskey History2. The Craft Revolution3. Craft Producers4. 100 Great American Whiskeys You Should Try5. The World's Best American Whiskey BarsWhiskey DirectoryIndexGlossaryAcknowledgements

Book itself is gorgeous. Excellent little eye catching piece on a coffee table or waiting room.Includes little bits of info and background on almost all of the current US distilleries. And I say this because I couldn't find one we'd been to that was in operation that wasn't listed. This includes our local ones in Tucson, Arizona! Gorgeous pictures.It also give cocktail recipes, and more important, flavor profiles and comments on some of the most popular shelf brands.It is a bit light on history to my taste...but it's long enough and what it does have otherwise is so well done, it's fine. You can get other books for that. Ditto on the actual distilling "how to" process - this isn't the best for that.But if you want to see what's out there in the USA, this is awesome! And beautiful. Very fun book.Just be warned. It is not small and it is heavy!

While it doesn't feature every whiskey (or whisky if you prefer), and some matters of preference may not align with all readers, it's an informed and impassioned journey around America and through our history. It accommodates novices through hardened aficionados, and it has something to offer each. Whiskey being what it is, it's best experienced. Not only in the mouth, but also in the nose and the heart. The story of whiskey is best shared face to face over a dram. Let this book be the start to a bigger journey. Visit one of the many distilleries in Kentucky (or elsewhere) to share their history and sample their products, and bring a friend.

I was very impressed with this book; it is a hardcover book with the history of American whiskey. The pictures, writing, binding and overall construction of the book are superb. This would make an excellent gift!

My parents live in Tennessee now and I loved taking the tour of the Jack Daniels and was hoping to learn more. Turns out this is something of a geographical reference to whiskeys which was interesting and I do feel like I know more about whiskey in general. But I love this book for the absolutely beautiful photography. It has a true richness about the book and it will be proudly displayed on our coffee table.

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Well written book. Many interesting information about a bit uncommon US distilleries. Worth to read.