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Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America's Whiskey by Reid Mitenbuler
4.0
Who knew the history of bourbon was so closely tied to the founding of the United States?
Bourbon Empire is a fascinating trip through our nation's founding, from the perspective of those who pioneered what is easily my favorite spirit. Back in the early days of our country, bourbon was used as a form of currency on the frontier. It was also central to the Whiskey Rebellion (obviously), which is one of the most memorable pain points between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
From there, it continued to grow, becoming a truly American spirit. The drink can be whatever you want it to be, from rough and tumble to refined and smooth. While marketing departments are largely responsible for the variety of images, bourbon has actually been representative of all that and more in the past. Vast criminal empires built their fortunes on bourbon. Small distillers hit it big and grew to become the giant companies they are today.
Bourbon Empire was a fascinating story of a topic on which I knew very little. If you enjoy US history and bourbon, I'd absolutely recommend this book.
Bourbon Empire is a fascinating trip through our nation's founding, from the perspective of those who pioneered what is easily my favorite spirit. Back in the early days of our country, bourbon was used as a form of currency on the frontier. It was also central to the Whiskey Rebellion (obviously), which is one of the most memorable pain points between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
From there, it continued to grow, becoming a truly American spirit. The drink can be whatever you want it to be, from rough and tumble to refined and smooth. While marketing departments are largely responsible for the variety of images, bourbon has actually been representative of all that and more in the past. Vast criminal empires built their fortunes on bourbon. Small distillers hit it big and grew to become the giant companies they are today.
Bourbon Empire was a fascinating story of a topic on which I knew very little. If you enjoy US history and bourbon, I'd absolutely recommend this book.