American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye: A Guide to the Nations Favorite Spirit - Hardcover

Clay Risen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402798407 ISBN 13: 9781402798405

Publisher: Sterling, 2014

Synopsis

The number of commercially available American whiskeys has grown exponentially over the past 20 years, as has its popularity. Discerning drinkers will savour this, the only guide devoted solely to US-made whiskey, rye and bourbon. Arranged alphabetically by distillery and/or brand, it offers histories, ratings and tasting notes for over 200 whiskeys. Each main account includes the name and address of the maker, including website URL and contact information, along with its various products. In addition to finding information on how to get the best value for your money, you'll learn how to buy whiskey, how to read a label, which whiskey to give as a gift and much more.

About this title

About the Author

Clay Risen has covered spirits and beer for the Atlantic website since 2009. He was formerly the managing editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, and in 2011 he became an editor of the Op-Ed section of the New York Times. He has published in the New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, and Inc., among many other publications. He is also the author of A Nation on Fire: America in the Wake of the King Assassination (Wiley).

From the Back Cover

The number of commercially available American whiskeys has grown exponentially over the past 20 years-as has its popularity. Discerning drinkers will savor this, the only guide devoted solely to US-made whiskey, rye, and bourbon. Arranged alphabetically by distillery and/or brand, it offers histories, ratings, and tasting notes for over 200 whiskeys. Each main account includes the name and address of the maker, including website URL and contact information, along with its various products. In addition to finding information on how to get the best value for your money, you'll learn how to buy whiskey, how to read a label, which whiskey to give as a gift, and much more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402798407
• ISBN 13: 9781402798405
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304