This is an interesting history of whiskey from the Neolithic era to modern times, by looking at the containers of the spirit. Robin Robinson is a spirits writer and has received an Icons of Whiskey Award from Whisky Magazine. He… Continue Reading …
This is the latest book from my friend Susan Reigler. She has done a guide to Kentucky distilleries before and that book is still a good book to have when visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. But it is old and… Continue Reading →
I have known and admired Ouita Michel as a chef for years. I first met Ouita when I was part of the Woodford Reserve Bourbon Academy about 20 years ago. She always made great food for the lunch at the… Continue Reading →
The other day, I was out at Rabbit Hole Distillery and saw this book. Death & Co. is a well-respected bar in New York City (and other locations) and I picked it up to look at it. It intrigued me… Continue Reading →
The other day, when we attended a tasting at Rabbit Hole Distillery, they presented us with gift bags that contained these books. I find them interesting in that they are pairing cocktails and sometimes food, with music from the 1950s… Continue Readi…
I first met the author of this book, Lisa Jacobson, while working at The Filson Historical Society. She came in and did research and I discussed whiskey history with her. I don’t remember what she was researching at the time,… Continue Reading →
I like this book. It has a lot of interesting history, going back to ancient Greece and China. It covers more than just whiskey – It talks about the use of herbs, mixed with alcohol, as medicine. It discusses the… Continue Reading →
I found this book very interesting. The book covers the history of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon and its expressions through its history. There is an excellent Foreword by David Jennings, the author of American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon From Ripy…..
I received this book from the author to review a couple of months ago and I am just now getting around to writing the review. It is an excellent book that covers many things dealing with American history. It is… Continue Reading →
This is the latest Book written by Chef Edward Lee. Rosemary and I went to his book release party at the Frazier History Museum where we each received a copy of the book, and had a chance to try a… Continue Reading →
