Regan, Gary; Regan, Mardee Haidin
The Book of Bourbon (and other fine American Whiskeys)

Chapters, ISBN 1-881527-89-1, First Published 1995, 359 Pages, 26,5 x 19 cm, Hard Cover

Beginning with the story of one of America's earliest spirits makers, who ended up scalped for his troubles, Gary and Mardee Regan tell the fascinating tale of this country's native liquor, from its humble backwoods origins, through the Civil War (which it may have helped the North win) and onto the period of Prohibition, when its manufacture was all but stamped out. Now there is a new group of single-barrel and small-batch bottlings capturing the enthusiasm of spirits lovers around the world.

But The Book of Bourbon and Other Fine American Whiskeys is far more than history and lore. It is a complete guide and companion to help both the connoisseur and social drinker use and enjoy America's fine whiskeys to the fullest. The book tells exactly how whiskey is made, from grain field to bottling plant, and has a complete glossary to explain whiskey jargon and terminology. It includes detailed tasting notes on more than 100 whiskey bottlings, both familiar and exotic. The Regans include cocktail recipes for drinks such as Mint Juleps, Manhattans, Old-Fashioneds and dozens of other whiskey-based drinks, as well as more than 30 recipes for dishes that incorporate whiskey: Braised Julep Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans, Smoky Bourbon-Black Bean Soup, Whiskeyed Peach Cobbler with Peach-Whiskey Potion. There is even a travel guide to whiskey country.