Review:I have been reading Clay Risen's various articles and blogs about the "brown liquor" for years, and he has been a helpful and reliable guide through the increasingly complex world of American spirits. His new book is sure to build upon an already fine reputation as a critical voice that is able to cut through the marketing and sales talk and to give his reader a straightforward and honest assessment of the various whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes detailed here. Insightful, knowledgeable, and, above ... Read more

Review:Having been to the region of bubbles, I naturally was drawn into the subject matter. I have now purchased about four or five more copies of this book to press into the hands of others I think would enjoy it. I was impressed with the details of the era which the writer included. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves histry and bubbles... Read more