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Author: Risen, Clay

Brand: Union Square & Co.

Edition: Revised, Revised

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 400

Release Date: 27-10-2015

Part Number: full colour photographs and illustration

Details: Product Description The bible of American whiskey has been updated—now with more than 300 entries! Organized in an A-to-Z directory by distillery, then brand, this second edition of American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye features more than 330 whiskeys, including more than 120 new entries. Each section includes a brief history of the maker, along with its location, followed by a full account of each bottling, including details on age, proof, nose, color, body, palate, price, as well as an overall rating. A comprehensive primer provides a short history of the spirit, how it’s made, and how to enjoy it, including tips on organizing tasting sessions. Also included are a glossary of terms, a selection of top whiskeys by value and ratings, a handy checklist, and two helpful indexes. With this book, choosing from among the many whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes made in America has never been easier. Review Praise for American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye “A comprehensive and opinionated guide for the intermediate tippler . . . It’s a detailed, admirably cranky directory. Risen’s tasting notes for each are erudite and fun.” —Wall Street Journal “Risen is something of a Renaissance man . . . a Leonardo da Vinci of whiskey. American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye . . . should have a proud place on the bookshelf (or by the bar) of anyone who is an enthusiast of bourbon and other American whiskeys. Very useful for shopping purposes . . . Bring this book with you.” —Los Angeles Review of Books “Risen delicately walks readers into whiskey’s past, present, and future. . . . His words are meant for whiskey lovers, as he dissects every brand’s story and scores products on an NR (not recommended) to four-star scale. An American whiskey treasure worthy of four stars.” —Whiskey Advocate “A whiskey novice’s best friend . . . It’s a book I plan on keeping around for constant reference.” —Saveur About the Author Clay Risen is an editor at the New York Times, where he has written extensively on whiskey, rum, and other spirits. He has also written for The Atlantic, Smithsonian, and the Washington Post. He is the author of A Nation on Fire: America in the Wake of the King Assassination (Wiley, 2009) and The Bill of the Century: The Epic Battle for the Civil Rights Act (Bloomsbury, 2014). Risen grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife and two young children.

EAN: 9781454916888

Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.0 x 1.4 inches

Languages: English

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    Description

    Description

    Author: Risen, Clay

    Brand: Union Square & Co.

    Edition: Revised, Revised

    Binding: Hardcover

    Number Of Pages: 400

    Release Date: 27-10-2015

    Part Number: full colour photographs and illustration

    Details: Product Description The bible of American whiskey has been updated—now with more than 300 entries! Organized in an A-to-Z directory by distillery, then brand, this second edition of American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye features more than 330 whiskeys, including more than 120 new entries. Each section includes a brief history of the maker, along with its location, followed by a full account of each bottling, including details on age, proof, nose, color, body, palate, price, as well as an overall rating. A comprehensive primer provides a short history of the spirit, how it’s made, and how to enjoy it, including tips on organizing tasting sessions. Also included are a glossary of terms, a selection of top whiskeys by value and ratings, a handy checklist, and two helpful indexes. With this book, choosing from among the many whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes made in America has never been easier. Review Praise for American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye “A comprehensive and opinionated guide for the intermediate tippler . . . It’s a detailed, admirably cranky directory. Risen’s tasting notes for each are erudite and fun.” —Wall Street Journal “Risen is something of a Renaissance man . . . a Leonardo da Vinci of whiskey. American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye . . . should have a proud place on the bookshelf (or by the bar) of anyone who is an enthusiast of bourbon and other American whiskeys. Very useful for shopping purposes . . . Bring this book with you.” —Los Angeles Review of Books “Risen delicately walks readers into whiskey’s past, present, and future. . . . His words are meant for whiskey lovers, as he dissects every brand’s story and scores products on an NR (not recommended) to four-star scale. An American whiskey treasure worthy of four stars.” —Whiskey Advocate “A whiskey novice’s best friend . . . It’s a book I plan on keeping around for constant reference.” —Saveur About the Author Clay Risen is an editor at the New York Times, where he has written extensively on whiskey, rum, and other spirits. He has also written for The Atlantic, Smithsonian, and the Washington Post. He is the author of A Nation on Fire: America in the Wake of the King Assassination (Wiley, 2009) and The Bill of the Century: The Epic Battle for the Civil Rights Act (Bloomsbury, 2014). Risen grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife and two young children.

    EAN: 9781454916888

    Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.0 x 1.4 inches

    Languages: English

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    G***

    Nice color photos with every review. Love the unique size of this hardback - reordered for several gifts

    C*****

    This is a beautifully made book. The pages and binding are very well done. This is the best book that goes deep into the history of each distillery and gives great, honest reviews. I hope they release a new one soon!

    S**** H*****

    Great Read

    L**** M*****

    Great book for a bourbon lover!

    A******* C* D***

    Super nice bookPerfect conditionLots of information givenGreat conversation book

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    A********* D********

    He’s already placed bookmarks in all the pages so at least I have a legit gift giving guide for him now

    m****** s****

    Excellent book. Explains the real interesting subject of Whiskey. It gives a simple and detailed account of all the popular brands, rating them for the whiskey enthusiast. It shows the details of the distilling process, what and why they do a particular process different from the other distillery. Interestingly it shows that there are some whiskeys that are excellent and responsibly priced and some that are expensive and not very good. And that some whiskeys are a blend of several a particular …

    G*

    Great bar book. Love it

    W***** L* M******* I*

    If you like bourbon, buy this book. It is absolutely incredible and has great history and background on bourbon, rye, and American whiskey, as well as some great ratings on most of the brands you will come across in the store.

    D** S**** A*****

    A Xmas gift for my husband. He loves the book.

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