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Whiskey

Whiskey has roots in Ireland and Scotland and its first iterations were distilled in the 13th century. Since then it has spread around the world, and regions have developed their own styles. People who immigrated to the United States took the distillation methods they brought over from Ireland and Scotland and created bourbon and Tennessee whiskey. Whiskey is not just a drink. It is a combination of tradition, culture, science, history, and community. It has evolved over time into a nuanced sensory experience. Enjoy these books about whiskey, perhaps while sipping an old fashioned.

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  • Bourbon Land

    a Spirited Love Letter to My Old Kentucky Whiskey

    Lee, Edward, 1972-
    This delightful book covers a brief history of bourbon, cooking with bourbon, interesting tid-bits about cooperages (the places that make the oak barrels in which bourbon is aged), the bourbon flavor profile, and more. It includes recipes for…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Artisan Books, [2024]
  • Whiskey

    a Tasting Course : a New Way to Think--and Drink--whiskey

    Ludlow, Eddie,
    This book is very informative but not too heavy. It contains nice photos and helpful infographics to help the reader learn all about whiskey. It talks about different types of whiskey and what makes them all unique, including single malt, blended,…
    Book, 2019New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019.
  • The Whiskey Sour

    a Modern Guide to the Classic Cocktail

    Hurt, Jeanette,
    An in-depth history of the whiskey sour, from its origins as “punch” through modern day craft cocktails. It’s a simple recipe: whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar, sometimes enhanced by an egg white and bitters. It can be modified in countless ways…
    Book, 2024Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky, [2024]
  • Blood and Whiskey

    the Life and Times of Jack Daniel

    Krass, Peter
    I think almost everyone knows of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey. Now meet the man behind the brand. This is an informative book about Daniel from his childhood through his incredibly successful life.
    Book, 2004Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, [2004]
  • Bourbon Whiskey

    Our Native Spirit : From Sour Mash to Sweet Adventures With a Whiskey Professor

    Lubbers, Bernie,
    Learn the history of bourbon and the difference between bourbon and whiskey, and follow the Bourbon Trail with a travel guide. The book includes bourbon-based food and drink recipes.
    Book, 2024Indianapolis, IN : Patoka Press, [2024]
  • How to Drink Whiskey

    From Grains to Glasses, Everything You Need to Know

    DeVito, Carlo,
    This book is a little informational and a lot inspirational. It is a philosophy of whiskey sprinkled with some great information and tips. It has small bios of some great distilleries, and explains the difference between types of whiskey, such as…
    Book, 2024Nashville, Tennessee : Cider Mill Press, [2024]
  • Japanese Whisky

    the Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Desirable Spirit, With Tasting Notes From Japan's Leading Whisky Blogger

    Ashcraft, Brian,
    Your first question might be, “Japan makes whisky?” Yes, it makes good, high quality whisky! Whisky was introduced to Japan in the 1850s when American ships landed in Tokyo Bay and shared their bounty. This is a very informative book with great…
    Book, 2018Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2018]
  • This is a great film about bourbon whiskey.
    Streaming Video, 20181091 Media, 2018.
  • Canadian Whisky

    the Essential Portable Expert

    De Kergommeaux, Davin,
    An in-depth history of Canadian Whisky. Scattered throughout the book are short blurbs about whiskies from different Canadian distillers, complete with flavor profiles.
    Book, 2024[Canada] : Appetite by Random House, 2024.
  • Single Malt

    a Guide to the Whiskies of Scotland

    Risen, Clay,
    Scotch is whisky that is made in Scotland. Scotch Whiskies can be single malt or blended. Single malt refers to a whisky made of malted barley that is from one distiller, and blended is, as the name suggests, a blend of whiskies from different…
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Quercus, 2018.
  • Tennessee Whiskey

    How the Volunteer State Became the Center of the Whiskey Renaissance

    DeVito, Carlo,
    This book explains the interesting differences between Tennessee whiskey and other whiskeys. It also talks a lot about the history of Tennessee whiskey, from its humble beginnings, through prohibition, and to modern day craft distilling. The last…
    Book, 2023Nashville, TN : Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, 2023.
  • If you are looking for a book about all of the major, and some of the minor, whiskey distilleries in America, this is the book for you.
    Book, 2022Kennebunkport, Maine : Cider Mill Press, 2022.