Books about bourbon and American whiskey
Bourbon and American whiskey have a character of their own: from Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey to rye, craft distilleries and classic American whiskey traditions. On this page, you will find books that help you better understand styles, flavours, brands and history.
Discover bourbon, rye and American whiskey
Browse guides, reference works and stories about American whiskey culture. Suitable for enthusiasts who want to taste and compare more, as well as connoisseurs and collectors looking for deeper insight into bourbon, rye and other American whiskeys.
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Manny Shwab and the George Dickel Company: Whisky, Power and Politics During Nashville's Gilded Age | Clay ShwabAn English-language book about V.E. “Manny” Shwab, the George Dickel Company, Tennessee whiskey and the power politics of Nashville’s Gilded Age.
€ 49,95
Intoxicating Pleasures: The Reinvention of Wine, Beer, and Whiskey after Prohibition| Lisa Sheryl JacobsonAn English-language book on how wine, beer and whiskey were reinvented after American Prohibition as modern, social and cultural pleasures.
€ 34,95New !
Bourbon Lore: Legends of American Whiskey | Mason Walker & Clay RisenBourbon Lore: Legends of American Whiskey by Mason Walker and Clay Risen is a beautifully illustrated English-language whiskey book about the rich world of American bourbon and rye. This luxury hardback focuses on 100 legendary…
€ 79,95New !
American Whiskey Master Class | Lew BrysonA premium English-language whiskey book in which Lew Bryson explains bourbon, rye and other American whiskeys, from grain and distillation to maturation and tasting.
€ 39,95
Whiskey Lore: Volume One | Drew HannushWhiskey Lore Volume One van Drew Hannush. Paperback over 24 bourbon-, Scotch- en Irish whiskeymythen, legendes en echte verhalen.
€ 24,95New !
House of Whisky and Bourbon | Andy ClarkeA stylish English-language cocktail book in which Andy Clarke shows how to shake, muddle and serve whisky and bourbon cocktails at home.
€ 19,95New !
The History of Whiskey | Robin RobinsonA richly illustrated English-language whiskey book in which Robin Robinson tells the global history of whiskey through 100 bottles, barrels and objects.
€ 29,95New !
Bottom Shelf | Fred MinnickBottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man’s Life by Fred Minnick is not just another whiskey book. It is a powerful and deeply personal bourbon memoir about war, PTSD, resilience, and the unexpected role America
€ 29,95
Barrel Strength Bourbon | Carla Harris Carlton | BourbonbookA richly illustrated bourbon book about Kentucky, production, tasting, distilleries and the explosive growth of America’s whiskey.
€ 21,95
The Bourbon Bible | Eric ZandonaA practical bourbon guide by Eric Zandona, featuring 140 bourbons, tasting notes, cocktail recipes and buying tips.
€ 18,95
Bourbon 101 | Albert W. A. SchmidThe rumors are true; there are more barrels of bourbon than there are people in Kentucky. In fact, statistics tell us there are nearly two barrels of aging bourbon for every Bluegrass State citizen. With a population of nearly 4.5…
€ 29,95
Bourbon Land: A Spirited Love Letter to My Old Kentucky Whiskey | Edward LeeA personal English-language love letter to Kentucky bourbon in which chef Edward Lee combines history, flavour, distilleries and 50 recipes.
€ 29,95
Kentucky's Lost Bourbon Distilleries; Berkeley Scott & Jeanine ScottKentucky bourbon is world-renowned, and the distilling of this corn-based liquor has deep roots in almost every corner of the state. Hundreds of distilleries dotted the landscape, beginning with the early settlements until 1920,…
€ 24,95
Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage; Michael R. VeachOn May 4, 1964, Congress designated bourbon as a distinctive product of the United States, and it remains the only spirit produced in this country to enjoy such protection. Its history stretches back almost to the founding of the…
€ 24,95
Whiskey master class; The ultimate guide to understanding scotch, bourbon, rye, and more | Lew BrysonGo beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite style of whiskey. Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey-a longtime editor of Whisky Advocate and author of…
€ 21,95New !
Big Whiskey: The Revised Second Edition | Carlo DevitoA comprehensive English-language guide to the American Whiskey Trail, with Kentucky bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, rye and more than 100 distilleries.
€ 29,95
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