Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey by Fred Minnick

What's the real story behind the definitive American spirit? 

Bourbon is not just alcohol—this potent, amber-colored drink is deeply ingrained in American culture and tangled in American history. From the early days of raw corn liquor to the myriad distilleries that have proliferated around the country today, bourbon has come to symbolize America. 

In Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey, award-winning whiskey author Fred Minnick traces bourbon's entire history, beginning with the New World settlers and following right up through today's booming resurgence. He also lays out in expert detail the critical role this spirit has played throughout the cultural and even political history of the nation, complemented by more than one hundred illustrations and photos. And most importantly, Minnick explores the mystery of who most likely created the sweet corn liquor we now know as bourbon. He studies the men who've been championed as its inventors over time—from Daniel Boone's cousin to Baptist minister Elijah Craig—and, based on new research and never-before-seen documentation, answers the question of who deserves the credit. 

                                                                                              We'll drink to that!