“Barrel Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America’s Whiskey” (Clerisy Press, 2017) takes an up-close look at how bourbon is made, how the industry was built, and how the close-knit families of bourbon crafters continue to grow a multibillion-dollar global industry while staying true to their Kentucky roots. Need a last-minute gift for the bourbon lover in your life? You can order an autographed copy here. You can also find “Barrel Strength Bourbon” at Amazon, Clerisy Press and all online book retailers or purchase it wherever fine books are sold.

“Like Bourbon itself, new books on the topic continue to be released all the time. Some people try and read everything they can (guilty), some people want just an overview, and some people just want a book for their coffee table or bar. Then comes a book like ‘Barrel Strength Bourbon’ that works for everyone.” -Brett Atlas, Bourbon & Banter

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