Straight Bourbon: Distilling the Industry's Heritage
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (734 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0253029473 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Schmid, author ofThe Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook and Burgoo, Barbecue & Bourbon"Carol Peachee has done a magnificent job of capturing the places and processes that most whiskey lovers never see, but need to understand in order to have a true appreciation for the labor of love that goes into every drop of bourbon." Bill Samuels Jr., Chairman Emeritus, Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc.. Every bourbon enthusiast should own a copy ofStraight Bourbon." Albert W. "Straight Bourbon is a visual parade celebrating the intricate convergence of technology and naturethe intersection of copper, grain, fire, water, and wood from which bourbon emerges. Bourbon lovers will surely savor this book every bit as much as their favorite glasses of amber elixir." Susan Reigler, author of The Bourbon TastingNotebook"Carol Peachee’s photography highlights the art, the science, and the beauty of bourbon.This book
Carol Peachee is author and photographer of The Birth of Bourbon: A Photographic Tour of Early Distilleries and photographer of Kentucky Bourbon Country: The Essential Travel Guide.
The story of bourbon production is a tale of American innovation, industry, and craft. From the ruins and rusted machinery of early distilleries to the flames of a modern barrel factory, 280 full-color photographs of Straight Bourbon offer a rare glimpse into the creation of America’s native spirit.. and whiskey historian Carolyn Brooks trace the impact of historical industries and production methods on the modern bourbon brand. Join photographer Carol Peachee on a visual journey from farm to bottle, with stunning images of the distilleries, farms, copper, brass, and steel works, cooperages and stave mills, and barrel warehouses that transform corn into liquid gold, while former Maker’s Mark President Bill Samuels Jr