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# Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America's Whiskey

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Review: Whether Neat or On The Rocks, "Bourbon Empire" Is a Winner - I am not a whiskey drinker, but was at a party the other night and got into a discussion with a friend who happens to drink a lot of whiskey and is quite knowledgeable on the subject. My curiousity was piqued since I knew so little about the topic, decided I wanted to learn more and chose bourbon as the starting point. There were quite a few choices on desertcart, but I opted for this one given the 5 star rating and positive reviews. If you want a eminently readable and thorough history of bourbon, it would be tough to find something better than "Bourbon Empire" by Reid Mitenbuler. The author combines strong tasting knowledge of bourbon to complement the top notch research he did. Mitenbuler traces the origin of whiskey in the US (drink at your own peril) to the growth of the industry after the Civil War through the temperance movement, the consolidation among global spirit companies through the present day "craft" movement. One of the great elements of this book is the lore and legend that accompanies bourbon, much of it carefully cultivated through brilliant marketing. This is great history, storytelling and education about a distinctly American product. Pour yourself a nice glass of whiskey and enjoy this great book.
Review: You MUST READ this book if you are New to Bourbon - I was introduced to this book by a client from a real estate transaction we had in 2021. I was somewhat new to exploring bourbons, types, brands, costs....... I spent 1 month in Sweden reading this book and couldn't put it down. It is not only about Bourbon, but a history lesson culminating in a simple slogan. "drink the bourbon you like" -- a must-read for newbies, history buffs, and old-timers in the bourbon sphere. A++++

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #155,405 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24 in Whiskey #79 in Alcoholic Spirits #103 in Gastronomy History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (665) |
| Dimensions  | 5.51 x 0.71 x 8.31 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 014310814X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0143108146 |
| Item Weight  | 10.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 336 pages |
| Publication date  | May 10, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whether Neat or On The Rocks, "Bourbon Empire" Is a Winner
*by W***O on July 18, 2016*

I am not a whiskey drinker, but was at a party the other night and got into a discussion with a friend who happens to drink a lot of whiskey and is quite knowledgeable on the subject. My curiousity was piqued since I knew so little about the topic, decided I wanted to learn more and chose bourbon as the starting point. There were quite a few choices on Amazon, but I opted for this one given the 5 star rating and positive reviews. If you want a eminently readable and thorough history of bourbon, it would be tough to find something better than "Bourbon Empire" by Reid Mitenbuler. The author combines strong tasting knowledge of bourbon to complement the top notch research he did. Mitenbuler traces the origin of whiskey in the US (drink at your own peril) to the growth of the industry after the Civil War through the temperance movement, the consolidation among global spirit companies through the present day "craft" movement. One of the great elements of this book is the lore and legend that accompanies bourbon, much of it carefully cultivated through brilliant marketing. This is great history, storytelling and education about a distinctly American product. Pour yourself a nice glass of whiskey and enjoy this great book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You MUST READ this book if you are New to Bourbon
*by J***Y on November 10, 2023*

I was introduced to this book by a client from a real estate transaction we had in 2021. I was somewhat new to exploring bourbons, types, brands, costs....... I spent 1 month in Sweden reading this book and couldn't put it down. It is not only about Bourbon, but a history lesson culminating in a simple slogan. "drink the bourbon you like" -- a must-read for newbies, history buffs, and old-timers in the bourbon sphere. A++++

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... foray into the history of bourbon and definitely seemed like a great entry point for a broad overview of ...
*by N***H on June 21, 2015*

This was my first foray into the history of bourbon and definitely seemed like a great entry point for a broad overview of the subject. Mitenbuler has the tendency to focus on one or two brands per era that he uses almost as mini-case studies to illustrate his point, which I found effective in connecting the history of the drink to many of the names, peoples, and brands that someone who only really knows about the modern bourbonscape can connect to. At times he does get a bit repetitive, and he does come dangerously close in some of the later chapters to something that could be seen more as marketing than may be appropriate (I do not believe he crosses the line, but I could see other people viewing these later chapters in a bit of a harsher light.) Additionally, this book is grounded heavily in the current atmosphere surrounding whiskey, which is great if you're reading it 2015, but may be a little less powerful in the future (barring any updates to the text.)

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