Enjoying Bourbon A Tasting Guide and Journal

by McLaughlin, Jeff; Flannery, Frank

• ISBN13: 9780760369265
• ISBN10: 0760369267
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-12-21
• Publisher: Voyageur Press

Summary

This informative reference meets tasting journal is your essential guide to the pleasure and versatility of this well-loved, globally sought-after spirit.

Whether you are a novice or savvy enthusiast, Enjoying Bourbon teaches you the fascinating history of America’s native spirit as well as how to enjoy and evaluate it for a myriad of tastes, textures, and flavor subtleties. It also takes a look at some of the most popular bourbon brands so you can learn how to cut through the marketing and really understand what you’re getting. The journal section creates an accessible, interactive journey that helps you record your tasting experiences with barrel-aged bourbons so you can find new favorites based on your flavor preferences. This guide:

• Takes you through the finer points of tasting bourbon
• Offers an interactive format for recording your experiences
• Includes a collection of bourbon cocktail recipes that take your experience deeper into the world of bourbon enjoyment

From classic to new-generation bourbon distilleries hailing from across the USA, you’ll learn all you need to enjoy bourbon with the knowledge of a seasoned enthusiast. Whether you choose straight-up sipping or are more of a Manhattan kind of barfly, Enjoying Bourbon offers a hands-on guide to the world of bourbon and its complexities of flavors.

Author Biography

Frank Flannery is a genius. The funny sort of genius that makes people wonder if there's something not quite right about him. His entire life is devoted to the research, creation, and relating of jokes—the more esoteric, the better. He lives in New Jersey in the head of ghostwriter Katherine Furman. 

Table of Contents

Introduction
A Brief History
Making Bourbon
Reading a Label
Tasting Bourbon
Famous Bourbons
Bourbon Cocktails
Index
Image Credits