The Art of American Whiskey: A Visual History of the Nation's Most Storied Spirit, Through 100 Iconic Labels
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1607747189 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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NOAH ROTHBAUM is a writer and spirits expert based in New York City. He is the author of The Business of Spirits, the former editor-in-chief of Liquor, and has contributed to the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, OMagazine, Details, Men’s Journal, Men’s Fitness, Food & Wine, Gastronomica, and more.
Tod Hilton said fun, and interesting read for anyone interested in whiskey. This is a quick, fun, and interesting read for anyone interested in whiskey and the spirit's history in America. While the author's primary focus is on the art of the labels throughout the last 150 years, he also shares a history of the distillers and the country during the time periods, providing context and entertainment.It was a real kick to read the history behind some of my favorite whiskeys and see where they fit into the big scheme of the industry. If you enjoy your whiskey, give this book a read!. Loving it!! John W Andrews This book is a great visual history of American Whiskey. I read this book in two afternoons. It has wonderfully crafted labels and gives a history of bonded bourbon, and what Whiskeys you should be drinking now. Very cool read, and a great conversation piece.. So much fun to read So much fun to read! Got this as a Christmas present for my husband (who loves whiskeys) ended up giving it to him early. Its something we can both enjoy reading together.
The Art of American Whiskey traces the arc of this beloved, renowned spirit--from its earliest days in the Colonial era, through the Civil War, Prohibition, Great Depression, and up to the current craft-distilling boom. Captions, sidebars, profiles and short histories tell the story of the pioneers and places behind the labels, and each chapter features era-appropriate recipes from all-star bartenders and cocktail experts that will tickle any tippler's fancy.. A visual history of American whiskey, as told through hundreds of whiskey bottle labels, from early, pre-Prohibition-era days to the present.Just as wine is to the French or beer is to the Germans, whiskey--especially bourbon and rye--is an integral part of the history and culture of the United States. Illustrated with 100 full-color modern and historic labels from the most iconic bottles ever made, The Art of American Wh
“This splendid introduction to American whiskey, told through its iconography and period cocktails, sure whets the appetite for a glass of the real thing!” —Charles MacLean, author of World Whiskey“As an immigrant to the United States, I knew little about American history until I started to research bourbon back in the 1990s. "—Jack Bettridge, Cigar Aficionado. His new book, The Art of American Whiskey,traces the history of surprisingly elaborate labels from the 1800s to today."—Tove Danovich, NPR "Noah Rothbaum follows the endearing history of how the great whiskey peddlers of America enticed us to try their products in the first place. But comparatively little attention has been paid to how whiskey is packaged. Which is a shame, really, when