Take a whirlwind trip down the Bourbon Trail with “Whiskey Professor” Bernie Lubbers and learn about our nation’s native spirit. In the pages of this funny and easy-to-read book, you’ll learn:
• How bourbon is made
• The history of bourbon in America (and the world)
• The difference between whiskey and bourbon
• How to read bourbon and whiskey bottle labels to make better choices when buying our native spirit
• Where to go to visit the Kentucky distilleries (and some other bars, restaurants and hotels nearby to make your visit more fun)
• Different drinks and recipes to make with bourbon at home
• How to host your own bourbon tasting
• What it takes to be a true “Whiskey Professor”
The book has also been updated to include a who’s who of the names on bourbon labels, a history of the evolution of the drink from corn whiskey to bourbon whiskey, hints on how to host a Kentucky Derby party in your home (with accompanying bourbon recipes), a list of approved “bottled in bond” restaurants in the United States and lots of new facts and trivia about this uniquely American beverage.