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Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last
by Wright Thompson
My son gave me this book as a Christmas present, one that I will love and re-read. Thompson's writing is more than a story about a famous bourbon. Pappyland takes the reader through a family history, the Van Winkles, the science and methodology of bourbon, Kentucky history, and the meaning of creating a family. The writing is poetic, insightful and magical.
I plan to read more of Thompson's writing and take another road trip to Kentucky. Several years ago we spent a Spring Break exploring the area around Lexington. In passing someone mentioned we visit Buffalo Trace Distillery because they had playground equipment our kids might enjoy. We left with a box of Bourbon. And now I will return, checking out places noted in Thompson's novel and hopefully a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle to share on a special family occasion.
I plan to read more of Thompson's writing and take another road trip to Kentucky. Several years ago we spent a Spring Break exploring the area around Lexington. In passing someone mentioned we visit Buffalo Trace Distillery because they had playground equipment our kids might enjoy. We left with a box of Bourbon. And now I will return, checking out places noted in Thompson's novel and hopefully a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle to share on a special family occasion.