Murray, Jim
Classic Bourbon - Tennessee & Rye Whisky

Prion Books Ltd., ISBN 1-85375-218-5, $24.85, First Published 1998, 272 Pages, 18,5 x 12,5 cm, Hard Cover

America's whiskeys are as intimately bound up with the land and its history as Scotch whisky is in Scotland. The spirit is a taste of the country itself and it frequently played a role in the nation's pioneering past. George Washington himself was a distiller of rye. Yet, to the connoisseur's loss, these whiskeys have been undervalued and badly misunderstood over the years.

In this first ever comprehensive tasting guide to the subject, Jim Murray offers his inimitable assessments of the finest Bourbon, Tennessee, rye and corn whiskeys money can buy - some of which rank among the world's classic whiskeys. He tells the history of whiskey in America, reveals the authentic secrets of the distillers' art and the colorful stories behind each distillery and brand - from world leaders like Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam to increasingly sought-after small-batch gems such as Hancock's Reserve and Elijah Craig.