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American whiskey, bourbon & rye : a guide to the nation's favorite spirit / Clay Risen.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, NY : Sterling Epicure, ©2013.Edition: A Scott & Nix edDescription: 297 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1402798407 (hardcover)
  • 9781402798405 (hardcover)
Other title:
  • American whiskey, bourbon and rye
Subject(s):
Contents:
What you'll find in this book -- What you won't find in this book -- What is whiskey? -- A brief history of American whiskey -- Whiskey today -- How to enjoy whiskey -- How to read a whiskey label -- About the whiskey accounts -- Whiskey accounts.
Summary: 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 expressions. Each main account includes the name and address of the maker, including website URL and contact information, along with its various products.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 641.252 R595 Available 33111007503481
Total holds: 0

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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.  

"Includes profiles, ratings, and tasting notes for more than 200 whiskeys"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-284) and index.

What you'll find in this book -- What you won't find in this book -- What is whiskey? -- A brief history of American whiskey -- Whiskey today -- How to enjoy whiskey -- How to read a whiskey label -- About the whiskey accounts -- Whiskey accounts.

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 expressions. Each main account includes the name and address of the maker, including website URL and contact information, along with its various products.

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