Bourbon Empire

The bourbon industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds. But the spirit's history isn't as documented as you might expect. Even the stories and facts you think you know are often fiercly debated or just plain wrong. Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America's Whiskey by Reid Mitenbuler shows how America's Whiskey started, and the long, strange trip it's taken since the early days of distilling. From 1794's Whiskey Rebellion to Prohibition bootleggers to the current craft distilling movement, Bourbon Empire provides a fresh look at some of the tales behind America's favorite spirit.