Harris, James F.; Waymack, Mark H.
The Book of Classic American Whiskys 

Open Court, ISBN 0-9126-9306-X, First Published 1995, 238 Pages, 23 x 15 cm, Paperback

American whiskey is respected in the world over as a unique and wondrous contribution to the arts and diversions of humankind. For the first time, The Book of Classic American Whiskeys presents a complete guide to all the Best American whiskeys the Kentucky Bourbons and Tennessee Sippin' Whiskeys.

As well as a comparative analysis of the aesthetic merits of the various premier whiskeys - from Maker's Mark to Booker's, from Jack Daniel's to Ancient Age, from Wild Turkey to Old Forester - this comprehensive manual surveys the key part played by whiskey in American history, and lucidly describes the process by which whiskey is made and all the elements which affect the quality of the product. An informative chapter on entertaining with whiskey explains how to organize a whiskey tasting and offers selected recipes for cocktails, appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts.