Barrel Strength Bourbon | Carla Harris Carlton | Bourbonbook

Barrel Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America’s Whiskey by Carla Harris Carlton is a clear and accessible book for lovers of bourbon, American whiskey and premium spirits. It shows why bourbon has grown so dramatically in popularity in recent years.

Carlton takes readers into the heart of the bourbon world: Kentucky. From there, she follows the development of bourbon from its origins and the difficult period around Prohibition to the impressive revival of this iconic American whiskey.

The book explains how bourbon is made, with attention to both traditional methods and modern developments. It also explores the role of distilleries, families, makers and regional culture.

Alongside history and production, Barrel Strength Bourbon offers practical guidance on smelling, tasting and appreciating bourbon. This makes it suitable for beginning whiskey drinkers as well as experienced enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge.

A strong gift for bourbon fans, whisky lovers and anyone who wants to understand the American whiskey boom. Not a dry technical manual, but a lively guide to craft, tradition, trends and the people behind bourbon.

Book Details
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Author: Carla Harris Carlton
ISBN / barcode: 9781578605750
Weight: 0.6 kg
Subject: bourbon, American whiskey, Kentucky, distilleries, whiskey tasting, bourbon industry, premium spirits